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Spring is almost here! To help you get prepared for the Spring market, I have put together some details on what you need to know whether you’re buying or selling!
Selling This Spring?
Here are some great tips for those of you looking to sell your home this Spring!
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In a world with an abundance of options, it can be hard to know which way to turn to ensure that you make the best decision for your future. Fortunately, that’s where I come in. As your dedicated mortgage professional, I have access to 90+ lending institutions and a vast array of available mortgage products.
Whether you are a first-time home buyer, up for renewal, looking to refinance or want to discuss reverse mortgages or other options, I can help. As a one-stop-shop for your mortgage needs, I can not only save you time by shopping the market for you, but often I can save you money too. When it comes to mortgages, not all products are created equal. Fortunately, my access allows me to review all of your options and find you the best mortgage product terms and rate.
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Family Day was first introduced in Alberta in 1990, and has since grown into a beloved holiday occurring on the third Monday in February. While Family Day might look a little different this year, it is rooted in the value of family and fortunately, there are many ways to spend time with our loved ones and celebrate our family units.
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While you might think selling your home in winter is harder, with the right considerations it doesn’t have to be! When selling your home during warmer months, the focus is typically on curb appeal and gardening, as well as having bright colours and patterns to draw out different rooms. While curb appeal should not be forgotten in winter months, the focus should be centered on creating a warm, comfortable and welcoming space. Below are some tips on how to do this:
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Keep your home in comfy, cozy and working order all year long with this easy maintenance schedule highlighting important areas to check – and when!
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There has never been a better time for your annual mortgage health check-up! By organizing a quick mortgage review each year, it may yield you some fruitful financial savings.
Your home loan review this year will examine the most common potential monthly savings opportunities, including high-interest credit card debt or fixed loan payments. Reviewing your mortgage terms and options annually could result in having more money left over at the end of each month – and who doesn’t want that?!
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The Pantone Colour Institute has published their 2021 Pantone trends, which features 10 standout colors as well as 5 core classics to help bring some extra spark to fashion and home this New Year.
This year’s Pantone offers a range of shades that combine a “level of comfort and relaxation with sparks of energy that encourage and uplift our moods” according to Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Colour Institute. This year’s choices are not only bold and illustrative, but also combine our desire for flexibility and colour choice that lasts year-round.
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With everyone’s Christmas holiday plans being affected by the COVID19 pandemic in some way, sharing some ideas of how to make your holiday brighter was the theme for December’s entries for Juanita’s VIP Club Free Gift Card Giveaway. To enter, you simply had to answer the following question: “What new or different things are you going to do this year to make this holiday season wonderful?”
I got the ball started by giving some of my own ideas… Like sending Christmas cards, baking cookies with the family, maybe celebrating Thanksgiving again. Well, I may have gotten the ball started and there was some wonderful entries received. Some I thought I would like to share with you….
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Important credit score tips
There’s a virtual credit file with your name on it! When it comes time to take out a mortgage, that file gets opened and the result is a credit score that will help determine whether and how much you can borrow and at what rate.
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Could an investment property be your pension?
The recent shock to the economy has had many Canadians thinking seriously about what their life might look like after their pay cheques stop. Even if you have a workplace pension plan to look forward to, you may find it falls short of the income you’d like to live on. Is it possible to take your pension into your own hands and create sustainable long-term income?
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