Blog by Linda Linfoot

Increase in variable rate mortgages

September 23rd, 2011

Increase in variable rate mortgages – Sept 2011


The secret to the sudden increase in variable rate mortgages

Why could I get Prime minus .90 last week and today it is Prime minus .25?

 September 22, 2011 (Vancouver) – A great question, says the Mortgage Brokers Association of BC (MBABC), especially when fixed interest mortgage rates are remaining the same.  The quick answer?  As with many t ...

Making the most of small Spaces

September 19th, 2011
Making the most of small spaces

As urban centres across Canada (and the world) become more populated - and developers try to find more ways to squeeze more money out of their projects - you've probably noticed that condo units have gradually decreased in size. Whether you're looking to downsize and take advantage of the benefits of city living, or you're a first-time buyer looking fo ...

The Low Down on "Title Insurance"

September 12th, 2011
The lowdown on title insurance


Among the slew of insurance options that come with purchasing a new home, you've likely come across the term "title insurance". But what exactly is it - and is it worth forking over the extra money?

In a nutshell, "title" refers to your ownership of a property - so "title insurance" protects both you ( the owner) and the lender against loss resulting ...