Whether you like it or not, stats and numbers are a part of the world of mortgages. When rates change even the slightest of percentage points, it could cost or save you thousands of dollars. Every once in a while, here on the Mortgage Monday posts, I’ll update you on what’s going on in the world of mortgage… Continue reading Mortgage Monday Rate Update – August 2012
Tag: 2012
The CAAMP Spring 2012 Mortgage Report
If you love stats, you’ll love CAAMP’s (Canadian Associates of Accredited Mortgage Professionals) semi-annual report on the Canadian mortgage market. You can read the full report here (be warned, it’s 40 or so pages long), but here are some interesting stats that I’ve pulled from it. There is currently $994 billion in mortgages on primary… Continue reading The CAAMP Spring 2012 Mortgage Report
Still a Seller’s Market in Barrie
Not much has changed in a month! March residential sales are still up like they were in February, but there’s still a lack of inventory in our fair city. There is a lack of new listings on the market (361 this year compared to 381 in 2011), and demand remains high. Luckily for sellers, this… Continue reading Still a Seller’s Market in Barrie
Residential Rentals Scarce in Barrie
Before most of us become homeowners, we rent apartments or sometimes houses. More often than not, however, many people are renting someone’s basement. As most people in Barrie know, the vast majority of basement (or “second suite”) units are technically not legal. In fact, there are only 676 registered second suites in the city. We… Continue reading Residential Rentals Scarce in Barrie
5 Tips to Beautify Your Garden
Due to some technical difficulties last week, this post never made it to its final stages. My apologies, and hopefully it was worth the wait! We all know how important curb appeal is when selling a house. Sure, you can hire landscapers, or get your mom to come over! If you’re not a green thumb… Continue reading 5 Tips to Beautify Your Garden