Keeping the family home during a divorce
Are you going through, or considering, a divorce or separation? Are you aware of the mortgage products that allow you to refinance your...
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Make it your dream home this summer
With home price increases over the years, more Canadians are taking advantage of the equity they’ve built up in their homes and using it to...
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Thinking of buying a new place? Avoid this mistake!
So you’re considering buying a new place? Great! Here is some tried, tested, and true advice that you can use along the way. Regardless of how...
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3 signs your shingles need replacing
You should check your roof every year for wear and damage. When you do, check for these 3 signs that you need to replace your shingles. 1....
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6 people who think you should use a mortgage broker
We’ve discussed several times various reasons why when buying your first home (or any home for that matter), it’s wise to use a mortgage...
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Bank of Canada keeps rates low, but don’t get too comfortable
At the end of May, the Bank of Canada announced that they’d keep their overnight rate at 1.25%, despite major Canadian banks raising their own...
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A great time to buy and save
Real estate prices have stabilized across the country and even dropped in some areas of the larger markets. The total sales amount has also...
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3 steps to take before using your air conditioner this summer
Now that spring is here, it means one important thing: summer is around the corner. For air conditioner owners, summer means being able to use...
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5 reasons you can’t use just one mortgage product
The right mortgage means something different to everyone. It could mean negotiating the best payment, finding a unique mortgage product, or...
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Mortgage rates are on the rise
Last month, the Bank of Canada kept their overnight rate at 1.25%. Despite that move, several major Canadian banks decided to raise their...
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Minimize your mortgage, and you may win up to $100,000
Did you know that you could win $100,000 just for using Mortgage Design Group for your mortgage? To date, Mortgage Alliance, our head company,...
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11 things to do this spring to spruce up your home and yard
Spring is now behind us (we hope), and as the snow melts and weather warms, it’s time to get outside and get your yard and home exterior ready...
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How to get your gardening tools ready for summer
An ideal time for taking care of gardening and yard tools is during winter. After all, yard maintenance in the winter generally means just...
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10 things you can do to prevent basement flooding
Even if you’ve never experienced flooding in your basement, it doesn’t mean that you’re immune to basement flooding. Flooding generally occurs...
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3 things you should know about home inspections
Last week, we discussed the importance of home appraisals when purchasing a new home. We discussed how they differ from home inspections, but...
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What you should know before getting a home appraisal
One of the most important steps to take when buying a home is to get the potential new home appraised. Appraisers are certified, licensed...
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