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Agent Blogs
Feb 16
2012
Blog posted by Cory Kline, AMP :
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The past week saw the bond rate creep up marginally. There has been no changes in fixed or variable rate mortgages. We are seeing 5 year mortgages in the 3.14-3.39% range and variable rate mortgages as low as prime -.2%
If you have a variable rate of any more than prime +.75 or a fixed rate of... [ more ]
Feb 9
2012
Blog posted by Cory Kline, AMP :
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The bond rate has inched upwards the past 7 days. There has been no changes in fixed or variable rate mortgages. We are seeing 5 year mortgages in the 3.19-3.39% range, 10 year mortgages are still being offered at 3.89% and variable rate mortgages as low as prime -.2%.
We are... [ more ]
Feb 3
2012
Blog posted by Cory Kline, AMP :
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10 Year Mortgage @ 3.89%, closing by June 4, 2012
YES, this is through a Canadian Bank
YES, I can do pre approvals, on 10 year mortgages as well, OAC*
To give you an idea, how good this deal is....
10 Year Posted Rate is 6.75%
Discounted 10... [ more ]
Feb 3
2012
Blog posted by Cory Kline, AMP :
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Market Update...
Rates remained the same on both fixed and variable mortgages the past week. Bond rates continue to be extremely low and stable. We are seeing 5 year mortgages in the 3.09-3.39% range and variable rate mortgages as low as prime -.2%. The 10 year fixed special still seems to be... [ more ]
Jan 12
2012
Blog posted by Kevin Harris :
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To determine ‘affordability’ you will first need to know your taxable income along with the amount of any debt outstanding and the monthly payments. Assuming it is your principal residence you are purchasing, calculate 32% of your income for use toward a mortgage payment, property... [ more ]
Jan 9
2012
Blog posted by Cory Kline, AMP :
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Market Comment...
The bond rate hit a low for 2011 on Dec. 19th. There have been marginal increases since then but the it still remains at close to record lows.
Fixed rate mortgages remain at historical lows ranging from 3.24-3.49% range. Variable rate mortgages are from prime to prime... [ more ]
Dec 15
2011
Blog posted by Cory Kline, AMP :
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Did you know...You can find out your Financial Fitness Score to help discover how financially fit you are. This Financial Fitness Score, the first of its kind in Canada, is available online at www.financialfitness.ca. The score is based on attitudinal and behavioural questions that were developed... [ more ]
Dec 15
2011
Blog posted by Cory Kline, AMP :
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With mortgage rates still hovering near historic lows, chances are you've considered breaking your current mortgage and renewing now before rates rise any further.
Perhaps you want to free up cash for such things as renovations, travel or putting towards your children's education? Or maybe you... [ more ]
Dec 15
2011
Blog posted by Cory Kline, AMP :
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With the continued focus on the European Debt situation, bond rates hit the low mark for this year. This bodes well for long term rates staying low for the immediate future. No changes in the fixed or variable rates.
If you have a variable rate of any more than prime +.75 or a fixed rate of... [ more ]
Dec 13
2011
Expert Question posted by Sue Kay :
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Hi ! Great to hear from you again ! I definitely can help with that. I'm at Alllandale Decorating Centre every morning from 8am to about 10 at 705 739 7730 or you can try my personal... [ more ]
Dec 7
2011
Blog posted by Cory Kline, AMP :
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The Bank of Canada rate remained unchanged yesterday. Highlights of the report are summarized below.
~Uncertainty around the global economic outlook has increased.
~European recession will be more pronounced than expected.
~Recent economic data suggests an improved U.S. outlook.... [ more ]
Dec 5
2011
Expert Question posted by Sue Kay :
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Hi, There are a lot of products on the market now that claim to be '0' V.O.C. and environmentally friendly . Many of these products will not off gas until they are tinted. Benjamin Moore's products like Ecospec or Natura are completely free of Voc's and used in hospitals schools and long... [ more ]
Nov 29
2011
Blog posted by Kevin Harris :
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How Do You Choose Which One is Better - Fixed or Variable?
Posted on November 08, 2011
I thought we would do an overview of fixed versus variable rates, as this is a constant water cooler topic. As predicated, lenders have made significant changes to variable rate products. Most of the... [ more ]
Nov 17
2011
Blog posted by Cory Kline, AMP :
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The bond rate stayed low and stable all week. Continued concerns over the European Debt situation (now Italy) has kept it extreme low. There have been a few minor rate drops this week. Five year mortgages can be obtained as low as 3.29% (some conditions apply).
If you have a... [ more ]
Oct 31
2011
Blog posted by Joanne McPhail :
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Barriston LLP, Emerges As Simcoe County's Largest Full Service Law Firm
Effective, October 1, 2011, Burgar Rowe Professional Corporation and Purser Dooley Cockburn Smith LLP, two of the most respected law firms in the region have merged and rebranded to become Barriston LLP, the largest law firm... [ more ]
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