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Under poor lighting I decided to record a video and give shouts out to Ballistic Arts. These guys rock! // Read More →
Jessi talks about the new mortgage rules scheduled to change April 19, 2010 and how they could affect you with regards to qualifying for a mortgage, refinancing and purchasing revenue properties. // Read More →
Raising interest rates are a concern for many and the media has been following this in great detail. Check out my interview on Global and let me know where you think the rates are going… // I am always listening for your opinion so please feel free to comment... [View Video]
Efficiency is key to optimizing time and significantly increasing your success. All day long I am looking to find ways to increase my efficiency and this is certainly one of them. // I am always listening for your opinion so please feel free to... [View Video]
Are you curious what a payment of “X” gets you these days? I certainly was, so I ran some calculations for you. // Are you curious what a payment of “X” gets you these days? I certainly was, so I ran some calculations for you. Using a mortgage... [View Video]
Curious how you can cut your mortgage in half? You should be, if you have a mortgage of course. During a quick discussion with Dr. Singham (we have never met) at the Terminal City Club, I taught her how to cut her mortgage in half by simply not over leveraging yourself. All you have to do it use some... [View Video]
Do you have a rental property or are considering purchasing one? Make sure to seek advice from your accountant (hopefully a good accountant) regarding this type of real estate ownership. I am by no means an accountant but know a few good tricks. Did you know that the interest portion of your mortgage... [View Video]
Consistently I am asked what is better, fixed or variable? Historically speaking the VRM (variable rate mortgage) is a better way to go but it certainly has it’s share of risks. There are a few lenders now offering the best of both worlds. The Frozen Variable Payment is a wonderful solution for... [View Video]
Live from a hockey game with Ehsan, we discussed this really cool tool he has on his website called MLS Search Plus. The direct link to this tool is here: http://vancouvercondomarket.com/vow.html. One of the many benefits of using a realtor is you get access to the MLX which is the program realtors use... [View Video]
It’s a new year and fresh start for goal setting. How did you do with your goals last year? It’s one thing to have goals and another to write them down but most importantly you must tell people your goals so that you will be held accountable. Create a list of your annual goals, then go backwards... [View Video]
Creating a website is only half the battle. SEO (search engine optimization) is equally important. Remember to do your research with SEO marketing when creating your website. This is something I am personally lacking on my sites but plan to fix in 2010. The essentials of SEO marketing is selecting the... [View Video]
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Vancouver Realtor Mike Stewart on the topic of fixed vs variable. This is a very important discussion for many people these days and certainly a hot topic. My response is relatively simple, there are a few things you need to ask yourself first: How do you sleep... [View Video]
As a Vancouver mortgage broker I am consistently looking for ways to work more efficiently. Microsoft Workspace Live greatly assists me in doing just that. Check out http://workspace.office.live.com and you will see what I mean. To give you a quick break down, Workspace Live allows you to easily share... [View Video]
First off, I am not a realtor but do get asked about this project very often. I am a Vancouver mortgage broker with excellent realtor connections and The Mark Vancouver has been a popular topic for my network. Would you like to learn more about what is soon to be Yaletown’s tallest building? A... [View Video]