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Essential Tips for Managing Financial Strain in Retirement
For many financial strain in retirement can cast a shadow over this period of life. Some practical tips to help make a difference.
Neil Joseph
Mar 16, 20243 min read
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Balancing Act: Weighing Financial and Non-Financial Factors When Upgrading Your Home
Making the decision to upgrade your home involves a careful balance of financial and non-financial considerations. Make an informed decision
Neil Joseph
Mar 16, 20244 min read
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Transform Your Mortgage into a Wealth-Building Tool
Loan Conversion leverages the tax-deductibility of investment loans to accelerate payoff of mortgage while building wealth at the same time.
Neil Joseph
Mar 16, 20243 min read
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Hidden Costs: Uncover the True Cost of your Mortgage
Canadians cannot claim tax deductions on interest paid on their home. This means that every dollar of mortgage interest is after-tax dollar.
Neil Joseph
Mar 16, 20243 min read
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Navigating the Home Buying Process: Determine the Right Offer Price
Buying a home is a significant milestone in anyone's life but it's also a process fraught with decisions, particularly the offer price.
Neil Joseph
Mar 16, 20243 min read
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Navigating Bidding War When Buying a Home
Home Buyers often find themselves caught in bidding wars wherein multiple buyers compete for the same property, driving up the prices.
Neil Joseph
Mar 16, 20242 min read
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The Pros and Cons of Buying a Fully Renovated Home vs. a Fixer Upper
Purchasing a fully renovated property or a fixer upper can be a dilemma for many homebuyers. Do you know the pros and cons?
Neil Joseph
Mar 16, 20243 min read
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Pros and Cons: Choosing Between New Construction Home and Rent-to-Own
Many buyers of 'New Construction' are not aware of the 'Rent-to-own' option for their home. This is a compelling option to be considered.
Neil Joseph
Mar 16, 20245 min read
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Navigating the Home-buying Decision: Resale Home vs. New Construction
Are you at the grappling to decide between buying a resale home or opting for a new construction from a builder?
Neil Joseph
Mar 16, 20243 min read
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Debunking Misconceptions: Understanding Reverse Mortgages
Notion of considering a reverse mortgage might trigger feelings of failure in retirees. Let's dissect this notion about reverse mortgages.
Neil Joseph
Mar 15, 20243 min read
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What if Interest Rate on Reverse Mortgage Outpaces Price Appreciation Rate?
If interest rate on reverse mortgage outpaces price appreciation rate of the home, borrowers may find themselves facing some tough decisions
Neil Joseph
Mar 13, 20244 min read
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Is It Wise to Have a Mortgage in Retirement?
Should you carry a mortgage into retirement years, or prioritize paying it off before retiring?
Neil Joseph
Mar 12, 20243 min read
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Prime Rate at 7.20%: Staying put?
Insights on Canadian mortgage rates (Fixed & Variable) in sync with Bank of Canada's policy rate decisions, shaping Prime Rate dynamics.
Neil Joseph
Mar 6, 20244 min read
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Navigating Your Mortgage Renewal: Best Practices for Homeowners
Mortgage Renewal is an opportunity to restructure your mortgage without penalty but also has potential long term financial implications.
Neil Joseph
Mar 5, 20242 min read
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Timing the Market: Stick with Variable Rate or Switch to Fixed Rate?
Should you continue to stick with Variable Rate in a hopes of a rate cut in near future or Switch to Fixed Rate?
Neil Joseph
Mar 5, 20242 min read
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House Hacking: Is this the way to Affordable Homeownership?
In today’s era where homeownership seems like an unattainable dream for many Canadians, the concept of "house hacking" is a beacon of hope.
Neil Joseph
Feb 28, 20243 min read
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Is Going Without Conditions on a Purchase Offer Worth the Risk?
When purchasing a property, the question that often arises: should you go without conditions in your offer?
Neil Joseph
Feb 13, 20243 min read
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Buying a Home or Renting: Pros and Cons You Need to Know
In this blog post, we will explore the pros and cons of buying a home against renting to help you make an informed decision.
Neil Joseph
Feb 12, 20244 min read
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Navigating Reverse Mortgages: A Comprehensive Guide for Canadian Seniors
In an era where financial planning is becoming increasingly complex, reverse mortgages have emerged as a viable option for Canadian seniors.
Neil Joseph
Feb 12, 20246 min read
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Prime Rate steady at 7.20%: Likely the Top
Insights on Canadian mortgage rates (Fixed & Variable) in sync with Bank of Canada's policy rate decisions, shaping Prime Rate dynamics.
Neil Joseph
Dec 6, 20234 min read
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