by Marco Abballe | Apr 10, 2020 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
As part of the ongoing effort to assist Canadians facing negative financial effects from COVID-19, the federal government has granted an extension for filing your taxes. The due date for personal tax filing has been extended from April 1st to June 1st, 2020,...
by Marco Abballe | Mar 27, 2020 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
Over the past few weeks, the world as we know it has been changing at a rapid pace. Phrases like ‘self-isolation’, ‘social distancing’ and ‘flattening the curve’ have become a part of our daily lingo. We’re being asked to stay home, schools and attractions are closed,...
by Marco Abballe | Mar 20, 2020 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
Choosing the mortgage term that’s right for you can be challenging for even the savviest of homebuyers, as terms typically range from six months up to 10 years. By understanding mortgage terms, you can save the most money and choose the term that’s best suited...
by Marco Abballe | Mar 13, 2020 | Announcements, Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
Concern surrounding coronavirus – COVID-19 – has led to a crash in oil prices and economic uncertainty surrounding capital markets, which has resulted in most Canadian banks significantly reducing both fixed- and variable-rate mortgage rates. Around the world...
by Marco Abballe | Mar 6, 2020 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
This is one of the most popular real estate questions: Should I sell my current home before buying a new one? And while there is no magic answer, there are many things you can do to mitigate your risks when choosing to buy and sell homes in unison. As with...
by Marco Abballe | Feb 21, 2020 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
Mortgages can be complicated. That’s why it’s extremely important to seek expert advice you know you can count on. Buying a home is a significant life stage and it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement – you visualize your family growing up in the house,...
