By CMHC SCHL, on July 2nd, 2010
What You Should Think About When Financing Your Home
If you’re like most Canadians, your home is probably the most important investment you’ll ever make. Whether
Whether you’re buying a home or refinancing your existing home, making the right decision now can help save you money and provide greater financial stability for your family in the [...]
By Marcus Assalone, on March 22nd, 2010
On March 17th 2010, trading of the Canadian dollar rose to just over 0.992¢ in U.S. dollars, bringing thoughts of Dollar parity with the United States. The problems of the United States dollar are well known and documented. Their greatest problem is the historic levels of debt in the nation. Deficit spending is rattling the [...]
By Marcus Assalone, on December 16th, 2009
Canadians are continuing to head overseas to invest in real estate. The resilience of housing prices here and a strong Canadian dollar are making overseas investments look more attractive than those in our own nation. It is much safer to invest in a market such as the United State or Mexico, when real estate prices in those nations [...]
By Marcus Assalone, on December 10th, 2009
The Bank of Canada released its bi-annual report on Canada’s financial system. According to the report, [and yes, I agree with it] Canada has absorbed the shock of the global recession admirably and has made some initial re-organization in order to return the nation to prosperous times. In fact, many elements of the Canadian economy have improved, all except [...]
By Marcus Assalone, on January 5th, 2008
Know your Mortgage ABCs
There’s a lot to consider when choosing a mortgage to finance your home. Making the right choice can save you thousands of dollars over the life of your loan. Here are some Mortgage ABCs that you should consider, including some key factors in determining how quickly you can pay down your mortgage [...]