GTV’s original boss babe – Sandra Rinomato After taking a turn as the host of Property Virgins and Buy Herself, Sandra Rinomato has come full circle putting her efforts back into Toronto area real estate. Sandra Rinomato fell into a career in real estate almost by accident. It was the mid-90s, and the future TV […]

7 things every self-employed individual should know — Before you apply for a mortgage Self-employed individuals are quickly becoming one of the most common clients that we handle. Daily we have successful business owners come into our offices who enjoy the perks of being an entrepreneur. One of these includes fantastic write-offs that allow them […]

Yup …. its almost tax time …. dont procrastinate …. be prepared ….. below from my DLC colleague is a good start to being prepared. Well said Kiki! Are you behind on your CRA Taxes? Nothing weighs heavy on one’s shoulders than owning a home and getting behind on your Canada Revenue taxes. Most banks […]

Millennial’s please read this … you are the next biggest wave of Canada’s home buyers…… well said Karen ! A guide to your Home Buyers’ Plan Start at the beginning… Registered Retirement Savings Plan = one of the best ways to save for retirement and your down payment and continuing your education. With an RRSP, […]

Canadian Jobless Rate Fell To 40-Year Lows Canada posted moderate employment gains as the unemployment rate dipped once again to historically low levels, which was the result of fewer people look for work. Despite very tight labour markets and rising job vacancy rates, wage growth weakened in October. Statistics Canada released data today that showed […]

You got that right! No need to panic …… check out a great summary of our rates from my colleague….good read! No need to panic after rate increase   You may have already seen the more technical BANK OF CANADA RATE ANNOUNCEMENT on October 24th, or you may not have. The Coles Notes (the simplest […]

Many homeowners are vaguely aware of the fact that you can take out a second loan on your home. You hear your friends mention it or perhaps a family member close to you has gone through the process—but do you truly know what it means to take out a second mortgage? We have taken all […]

Refinances, Renewals & Transfers After you have purchased your new home, closed on your new mortgage, and are all moved in, what comes next? Well, when it comes to your mortgage, the next step is to either refinance, renew, or transfer your mortgage. This decision can be made one month into your new mortgage or […]

Exciting news from CMHC for all my self employed friends. Great article below from one of my DLC Colleagues, check it out CMHC Changes to Assist Self-Employed Borrowers As a self-employed person myself, I was happy to hear that CMHC is willing to make some changes that will make it easier for us to qualify […]

Exciting reassuring news from DLC’s very own Chief Economist, Dr Sherry Cooper. Wow this lady is smart! First Monthly Canadian Home Sales Gain This Year In June National home sales rose by 4.1% in June compared to May, the first such rise this year. Even so, June’s sales activity remains well below the monthly pace […]