Posted Aug 12, 2010 By Robert Pugh EMC Business - Selecting a real estate representative to assist in the largest financial transaction a person will likely ...

Garry Marr, Financial Post · Tuesday, Jul. 27, 2010 Not that there are a lot of people buying houses these days, but the answer to the age-old question of ...

1 Go green, underfoot. If you’re thinking of installing a hardwood floor, consider reclaimed materials or look for new wood products that are certified by the ...

1 Conduct an energy audit. If you’re serious about improving your home’s efficiency, start with an energy audit by an NRCancertified energy advisor — you can ...

1 Determine how much you can afford.Get pre-approved. Based on your down payment, income, existing debt, regular expenditures, and other key financial ...

1 Homeownership on your terms. With the right preparation and resources, you can buy a home that best suits your lifestyle. Mortgage insurance provides you ...

1 Land transfer tax. When a home changes hands, many provinces and a few municipalities charge a property transfer tax or title transfer fee. Rates are ...

1 Get independent advice on your financial options. As independent mortgage brokers and mortgage agents, we’re not tied to any one lender or range of ...

Why use a Mortgage Broker in Canada? by Gary Bains With the current state of the economy and lowest interest rates in a generation, many people have been ...

| Tuesday, 20 July 2010 Broker news © copyright 2010 The Bank of Canada raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points for the second time in two ...

If you've found it a little more difficult to find tenants for your rental properties this year, you're not alone. According to the Canada Mortgage and ...

Canadian Mortgage Broker News | Thursday, 8 July 2010 Victoria home prices during the second quarter rose, but the large inventory, particularly for ...