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Winnipeg Mortgage Broker: Top questions a home-buyer should ask

September 29, 2010 A Vids
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Image via WikipediaMortgage Broker: Top questions a home-buyer should ask Winnipeg Mortgage Broker:  Top questions a home buyer should ask . So you’re thinking of checking out  a Mortgage Broker in Winnipeg? Good for you. Actually, there are at least 10 reasons to use a Winnipeg Mortgage Broker.  You’re about to make what is likely [...]

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Free Annual Mortgage Checkup! A good idea.

September 10, 2010 Blog
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A Free annual mortgage checkup can be a smart financial move. Hello everyone: I have always said that a Mortgage Broker can be a very good source for mortgage information to a Winnipeg home owner.  Read the post on 10 reasons to use a Mortgage Broker. Geoff Blacklin of Mortgage Architects in Winnipeg has this [...]

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Mortgage Interest Rate Outlook for Canada

September 4, 2010 Blog
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Mortgage Interest Rate Outlook for Canada Hi everyone: I just came across an excellent resource for mortgage rate, interest rate, insurance rate and credit card rate information.  Check out the blog at ratesupermarket.ca This site features input by some very impressive contributors.  While NO ONE can predict interest rates with 100% accuracy, being able to [...]

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Investing in Winnipeg Real Estate: When 2 or more roofs are better than one!

July 16, 2010 Blog

You don’t have to tell the average Canadian homeowner that real estate is a good investment. With very few exceptions, home equity has been building across Canada, and many Canadian homeowners have determined that two or more roofs are better than one. There are several reasons why a growing number of Canadians are purchasing investment [...]

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Winnipeg Home Owners: Spring Clean Your Debt with help from a Mortgage Broker!

March 15, 2010 Blog

That first fresh breath of spring always sets us in motion: we can’t wait to sweep away the clutter. Sure it’s a bit of work, but it feels great when the lawn is raked, the windows and curtains are washed, and the closets are cleared. Just like the clutter that sneaks up in your closets, [...]

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Tips to ensure Mortgage approval for Winnipeg Home Buyers

February 22, 2010 Blog
Credit Score for Home Buyers

Building and maintaining good credit can help to ensure mortgage approval! For most of us, buying a home means financing your purchase with a mortgage. Most often, getting a mortgage depends on your how good your credit score history. While most consumers know that they have a “credit rating,” not all know their scores or [...]

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Governments New Mortgage Rules: How do they effect Home Buyers?

February 16, 2010 Blog

Hello Everyone: As you may have heard, The Government of Canada has just announced new standards to Government-backed mortgages.  Even though these were just announced today, I’ve already been asked twice about possible implications for home-buyers (especially First-Time Buyers).   I’m happy to say that, in MY opinion, these rules should NOT have a negative impact [...]

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Top 10 Reasons to use a Mortgage Broker

February 14, 2010 Blog
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Home Buyers know that they have to be pre-approved BEFORE going shopping for a new home. Many buyers are turning to Mortgage Brokers as their choice of providers. Here are 10 very good reasons for considering a mortgage broker.

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Home-Buyers! How to choose the right Mortgage Lender in Winnipeg.

April 16, 2009 Blog

http://www.WinnipegHomeFinder.com/buying.html Whether you are a first-time buyer, or moving up to a larger home or condo, if you need financing, this video will help you choose the mortgage lender thats right for you! For Home-Buyers, getting pre-approved is an absolute necessity.  But these days, being pre-approved is only half the battle.  The real benefit comes [...]

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