Mortgage Types 101.

General George Macris 21 Nov

Get to know the important basics before you choose your mortgage. You have to be sure you select what is most important to you – lower rates or flexibility. Before you choose a mortgage, take some time to study mortgage types: Closed Mortgage: If you want consistency with respect to rates and the length of […]

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Weak October Jobs Report Likely Takes Further BoC Rate Hikes Off The Table

General George Macris 6 Nov

Today’s StatsCanada Labour Force Survey for October was weak across the board. Total job gains were meagre, full-time jobs fell, hours worked were flat, wage inflation eased (a bit), and the unemployment rate rose. Employment changed little in October, up only 17,500 (0.1%), after rising 64,000 in September and 40,000 in August. The employment rate—the proportion of […]

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Countertop Materials for Your Kitchen

General George Macris 19 Sep

Countertop Materials for Your Kitchen Published by DLC Marketing Team September 12, 2023 They say the kitchen is the heart of every home, and what better way to treat this important space than by ensuring you have all the right materials? When it comes to your kitchen, there are a variety of options for cupboards, […]

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Using the CHIP Reverse Mortgage to Supplement your RRIF.

General George Macris 28 Jul

As you near retirement age, the years of diligently contributing to RRSPs are about to pay off. Understanding Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIFs) becomes crucial, especially if you have registered retirement savings or pension plans. What exactly is a RRIF? Unlike a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), which serves as a retirement savings account where […]

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Home Renovations – Reality vs Television.

General George Macris 28 Jul

  Watching home renovation shows is inspiring, often providing us with ideas for our own spaces. However, there is a bit of a downside when it comes to these shows – they can be misleading when it comes to the renovation process. While we may want to recreate something from one of these shows, without […]

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RESP a No-Brainer when it Comes to Education Savings.

General George Macris 28 Jul

Another school year is over, and we all know what that means…. your kids have inched another year closer to graduation and in many cases, heading off to another “school” to further their education and skills. Whether it’s university, career college or vocational school, it would be nice to be in a position to help […]

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Strata Insurance: The Importance of Deductible Coverage.

General George Macris 28 Jul

  Strata insurance has been steadily rising across Canada, but many homeowners are unaware of changes to their policies. In some areas, deductibles are doubling (or even tripling!), which can result in extremely high costs if you are not updating your individual policy. To ensure that you remain up-to-date with your strata insurance policies, it […]

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What’s being done about title fraud?

General George Macris 28 Jul

  Your home is one of the greatest investments you’ll make in life. The idea of something happening to it is one of the worst images you can have as a homeowner. You can protect your property from damage or even break-ins, but identity thieves can threaten your ownership. Title fraud can leave you out […]

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What is Alternative Lending?

General George Macris 28 Jul

When traditional lenders (such as banks or credit unions) deny mortgage financing, it can be easy to feel discouraged. However, it is important to remember that there is always an alternative! If you’re seeking a mortgage, but your application doesn’t fit into the box of the big traditional institutions, you’ll find yourself in what’s commonly […]

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What insurance protection does your new home need?.

General George Macris 28 Jul

With interest rate hikes on pause, more buyers are coming off the sidelines and looking to enter the market. Prices are high, so protecting your investment and your home is more important than ever. What insurance will you need to protect your new home? A quick Google search will turn up entries for title insurance, […]

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