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Blog posted by Cory Kline, AMP Views (7767)

  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... [ read more ]

Blog posted by Cory Kline, AMP Views (8994)

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... [ read more ]

Blog posted by Cory Kline, AMP Views (7199)

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... [ read more ]

Blog posted by Kevin Harris Views (17267)

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... [ read more ]

Blog posted by Cory Kline, AMP Views (7077)

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... [ read more ]

Blog posted by Cory Kline, AMP Views (22355)

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... [ read more ]

Blog posted by Cory Kline, AMP Views (9026)

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... [ read more ]

Blog posted by Cory Kline, AMP Views (9047)

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... [ read more ]

Expert Question posted by Sue Kay Views (18041)

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... [ read more ]

Blog posted by Cory Kline, AMP Views (7346)

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... [ read more ]

Expert Question posted by Sue Kay Views (15750)

 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... [ read more ]

Blog posted by Kevin Harris Views (19978)

  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... [ read more ]

Blog posted by Cory Kline, AMP Views (8652)

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... [ read more ]

Blog posted by Joanne McPhail Views (30429) (1 comments)

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... [ read more ]

Blog posted by Joanne McPhail Views (31907) (13 comments)

If you are considering purchasing a condominium, you will no doubt have heard about status certificates. These are documents which are provided by the condominium corporation you are buying into, which outline a number of things about the condo and the building.... [ read more ]