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Tuesday

10

MARCH

2015

Goodbye Winter. Hello Spring. How Did Your Home Hold Up?

Now that we are just a few weeks away from spring, it’s important to begin inspecting your home for areas that may have been “hit hard” during the chilly, winter season. Cold temperatures can take a toll on your windows, doors, gutters and more. Make sure to inspect your home in the following ways...

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Monday

2

MARCH

2015

Have you ever heard of a Monoline Lender?

If you have spoken to a Mortgage Advisor, chances are you have heard the term “Monoline Lender”.  A monoline lender, by definition, is a mortgage lender that focuses on just mortgages.  They do not have any other products that can be cross-sold and most monolines securitize their mortgages, instead of keeping them on their balance sheet.  Monolines are secure, follow the same rules as all Canadian Banks and they deal exclusively with Mortgage Advisors on their clients’ behalf...

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Tuesday

29

JULY

2014

Reducing Stress During a Home Remodel

Tips for keeping calm during renovation 

You know that the end result will be worth all of the hassle, but renovating your home can be stressful when everything is torn up and your belongings are packed away. Make the remodeling experience less stressful for yourself by trying these coping tactics.

Hire a high-quality professional remodeler

Don't skimp on quality when hiring the company to remodel your home. Give yourself precious peace of mind by choosing a contractor with a good reputation and reviews. Check that the company is licensed and insured, and make sure you are all on the same page regarding exactly...

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