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  • Home supply up, prices down slightly in Airdrie

    Housing market activity in Airdrie remained balanced in February with 122 sales and 236 new listings, resulting in a 52% sales-to-new-listings ratio. Inventories increased slightly, exceeding long-term trends, with just over three months of inventory available. The benchmark price was $512,200, stable from January but down 5% year-over-year, influenced by competition from new homes and…

  • ਮੋਰਟਗੇਜ ਦਰਾਂ ਹਾਲ ਹੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਕੁਝ ਘੱਟ ਹੋਈਆਂ ਹਨ, ਪਰ ਇਹ ਅਜੇ ਵੀ ਇਤਿਹਾਸਕ ਤੌਰ 'ਤੇ ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਘੱਟ ਦਰਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਕਾਫੀ ਉੱਤੇ ਹਨ—ਇਸ ਸਮੇਂ ਲਗਭਗ 6%। ਰਿਟਾਇਰ ਹੋਏ ਵਿਅਕਤੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਘਰ ਦੀ ਲੋਨ ਲੈਂਦੇ ਸਮੇਂ ਯਾਦ ਰੱਖਣਾ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਮੋਰਟਗੇਜ ਵੀ ਕਰਜ਼ਾ ਹੀ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਇਸ ਨਾਲ ਰੱਖ-ਰਖਾਵ ਵਰਗੇ ਵਾਧੂ ਖਰਚੇ ਵੀ…

  • Guide to Refinance Your Mortgage in Canada | Discover your path to homeownership with me today.

    Guide to Refinance Your Mortgage in Canada | Discover your path to homeownership with me today.

    Start by reviewing terms, rate, balance, and any penalties or fees; clarify your purpose for refinancing. Check your credit score and report for accuracy; it affects approval and favourable mortgage terms. Compare lenders and rates, then weigh closing, appraisal, legal, and prepayment costs against long-term savings. Processing can include underwriting, a property appraisal for LTV,…

  • Detached market tightens while apartments remain oversupplied

    Calgary's housing market varies by property type: detached and semi-detached homes have tight supply, row homes are balanced, and apartment condos face oversupply and price drops. Citywide supply is balanced, with slight price changes across property types. Surrounding areas remain mostly balanced. Continue to full article

  • Helping your kids buy their first home: Smart strategies for today’s market

    Despite high housing prices, first-time homeownership remains achievable with smart planning and support. Encourage young adults to save early, use first-time buyer programs like tax-advantaged savings accounts and withdrawal plans, and consider family loans or co-signing with clear agreements. Early inheritance, joint property ownership, and creative options like smaller homes, rental income, or roommates can…

  • Happy St. Patrick’s Day | Discover your path to homeownership with me today.

    Happy St. Patrick’s Day | Discover your path to homeownership with me today.

    St Patrick's Day is the day we all turn a bit Irish. 13 million pints of Guinness are consumed worldwide on St. Patrick's Day. Green is now the traditional color of St. Patrick's Day.

  • ਅਲਬਰਟਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਮੌਜੂਦਾ ਮੋਰਟਗੇਜ ਦਰਾਂ

    ਅਲਬਰਟਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਫਿਕਸਡ ਮੋਰਟਗੇਜ ਦਰਾਂ ਬ੍ਰੋਕਰੇਜਜ਼ 'ਤੇ ਲਗਭਗ 3.7% ਹਨ, ਜਦਕਿ ਵੱਡੇ ਬੈਂਕਾਂ 'ਤੇ ਇਹ 4% ਤੋਂ ਵੱਧ ਹਨ। ਵੈਰੀਏਬਲ ਦਰਾਂ ਲਗਭਗ 3.4% ਤੋਂ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ਹੁੰਦੀਆਂ ਹਨ। ਦਰਾਂ ਲੈਂਡਰ, ਮਿਆਦ ਅਤੇ ਉਧਾਰਕਰਤਾ ਦੀ ਕਰੈਡਿਟ ਯੋਗਤਾ 'ਤੇ ਨਿਰਭਰ ਕਰਦੀਆਂ ਹਨ। ਫਿਕਸਡ ਦਰਾਂ ਆਮ ਤੌਰ 'ਤੇ ਬੌਂਡ ਯੀਲਡ ਅਤੇ ਆਰਥਿਕ ਕਾਰਕਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਬਦਲਦੀਆਂ ਹਨ, ਜਦਕਿ ਵੈਰੀਏਬਲ ਦਰਾਂ…

  • Essential Tips For Securing A Self Employed Mortgage

    In Canada, 2.7 million self-employed individuals face unique challenges in securing mortgages due to fluctuating income and tax write-offs. To qualify, they often need to provide alternative documentation, such as personal tax Notices of Assessment, T1 Generals, and business financial statements. Options include traditional mortgages, bank statement loans, and stated income mortgages, with a minimum…

  • ਮਾਰਟਗੇਜ ਸਟ੍ਰੈੱਸ ਟੈਸਟ: ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਇਹ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਕੰਮ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ?

    ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਦਾ ਮਾਰਟਗੇਜ ਸਟ੍ਰੈੱਸ ਟੈਸਟ ਉਮੀਦਵਾਰਾਂ ਨੂੰ 5.25% ਜਾਂ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੇ ਮਾਰਟਗੇਜ ਰੇਟ ਵਿੱਚ 2% ਜੋੜ ਕੇ, ਜੋ ਵੀ ਵੱਧ ਹੋਵੇ, ਉਸ 'ਤੇ ਕਵਾਲੀਫਾਈ ਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਲੋੜ ਪਾਉਂਦਾ ਹੈ, ਤਾਂ ਜੋ ਵਿਆਜ ਦਰਾਂ ਵਧਣ 'ਤੇ ਵੀ ਭੁਗਤਾਨ ਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਸਮਰੱਥਾ ਹੋਵੇ। ਇਹ ਉਧਾਰ ਲੈਣ ਦੀ ਸਮਰੱਥਾ 'ਤੇ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਵ ਪਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਇਹ ਡੈੱਬਟ ਸਰਵਿਸ ਅਨੁਪਾਤ…

  • Stable Demand Supports Airdrie Housing in Mid-Winter | Discover your path to homeownership with me today.

    Stable Demand Supports Airdrie Housing in Mid-Winter | Discover your path to homeownership with me today.

    January sales remained relatively strong despite year-over-year declines. Increased new listings pushed inventory levels slightly higher. Months of supply stayed just above three months. Benchmark prices posted modest monthly seasonal gains. Prices remain five percent below January 2025 levels.

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