by Julie Dugas | May 21, 2021 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Homeownership
In today’s unconventional housing market, where inventory is low, coMortgage Preapproval doesn’t Guarantee Final Approvalmore important. In the face of multiple offers and fast-paced decisions, having a preapproval in hand provides better leverage with sellers,...
by Julie Dugas | May 7, 2021 | Announcements, Blog, Economy, Finance, Mortgage
Labelled one of the most widely anticipated and important budgets of our time, Budget 2021, delivered on April 19th, lived up to its promise. The first budget in over two years and first since the outbreak of the global pandemic, Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs,...
by Julie Dugas | Apr 2, 2021 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Productivity
Life has become increasingly complicated. As we navigate rotating shutdowns, on-again/off-again restrictions and dramatic changes to our daily routines, the possibility of missing important dates and deadlines is very real, as one day can often roll into the next...
by Julie Dugas | Mar 19, 2021 | Blog, Economy, Guest Post, Homeownership
An entire year has passed since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic – and what a year it has been! Faced with uncertainty and unchartered territory, we obeyed public health officials, donned our masks, social distanced, hunkered down and...
by Julie Dugas | Mar 5, 2021 | Blog, Economy, Mortgage
Economic and future forecasting typically involves the calculation and analysis of a number of key variables such as inflation, interest rates, consumer confidence and unemployment. In today’s unconventional and unpredictable environment, additional considerations are...
by Julie Dugas | Feb 5, 2021 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
While the interest rate isn’t the only consideration to keep in mind when choosing the mortgage that best meets your needs, it’s important to understand your options. The interest rate will have a direct impact on the overall cost of your mortgage – the higher the...
