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Wednesday

20

MARCH

2013

What you need to know when you hear major lenders promoting a “Rate Match”

Perhaps you have heard the scuttlebutt surrounding a major lender’s newly launched “Rate Match” campaign.  Launched earlier this month, this lender is promising to match the mortgage rates of 10 Canadian financial institutions.  Sounds great, right? 

Here is a question... Why are YOU, the client, responsible for doing all of the work in order to find a better rate?  Another question would be if you are going to do the work yourself, why would you stay with this lender if you could get a better rate elsewhere?

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Tuesday

6

MARCH

2012

Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

With Winnipeg poised to be Canada’s new hot housing market, many first-time home buyers are eager to purchase a home.  It is an exciting time, but it is also important to not get overwhelmed by the amount of information that is readily available. Having said that - it is important to do your research and....

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