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06
Dec
2017

Downsizing? Here’s What You Can Expect When You Move From a House to a Condo

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Whether the kids have moved out or you just aren’t using the extra bedrooms, having a house that feels ‘too big’ is rarely fun. In today’s post, we will share a few changes you can expect when you downsize from a large house to a smaller apartment or condo.

05
Dec
2017

Buying in 2018? Get Your Down Payment Ready Now by Tapping These Helpful Sources

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Are you in the market for a new house or condo in 2018? With the new year just around the corner, now is the time to get all of your financial details in order. As you may know, buying a home is a significant financial transaction. But it all starts with your down payment, which is the lump sum that you invest in order to purchase the home.

04
Dec
2017

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 4, 2017

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Last week’s economic releases included readings on new and pending home sales, Case-Shiller index readings for September, and construction spending. Weekly readings on new jobless claims and mortgage rates were also released.

01
Dec
2017

Win the Bidding War With Our 5 Minute Guide to Making an Offer the Seller Won’t Refuse

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Ask any experienced homeowner and you’ll learn that buying in a ‘hot’ real estate market can be challenging. A high supply of buyers competing for a low stock of available homes is a combination that can lead to bidding wars, price inflation and other headaches. The good news: with some careful preparation and the right mindset, a bidding war is one that you can win. Read on to learn how you can beat out other bidders by making an irresistible offer.

30
Nov
2017

Make 2018 the Year You Escape the ‘Rental Trap’ by Buying Your Own Home

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Are you growing tired of paying rent each month and not building your net worth? Being stuck in the ‘rental trap’ isn’t much fun, but if you are determined, you can break out. Let’s explore some of the steps that you can take to make 2018 the year that you become a homeowner.

29
Nov
2017

Case-Shiller: Home Prices Grow at Fastest Rate Since June 2014

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Home prices continued to rise in September according to Case-Shiller National and 20-City home price index reports. According to the National Home Price Index, national home prices rose 0.70 percent month for the three months ending in September. The National Index regained its pre-housing bubble peak and surpassed it by 5.90 percent as of September.

28
Nov
2017

Graduating With Student Loan Debt and Worried About Your Mortgage Prospects? You’re Not Alone

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Did you recently graduate from college or university? If so, you may still be dealing with a financial hangover in the form of student loan debt. The vast majority of today’s students have to borrow to invest in their education, which can affect financial plans once school is finished. In today’s post, we will explore buying a home with a mortgage when still dealing with outstanding student loan debt.

27
Nov
2017

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 27, 2017

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Last week’s economic reports included readings on pre-owned home sales, weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims and consumer sentiment. The weekly news cycle was shorter due to the Thanksgiving holidays on Thursday and Friday.

24
Nov
2017

Are You Ready for Home Ownership? Find Out by Answering These 4 Questions

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Have you been dreaming about a larger, roomier or more luxurious living space? Or perhaps just want to experience the joy of owning your own home and building your net worth instead of renting? Let’s explore a few questions that can help to answer whether or not you’re ready for a new lifestyle as a homeowner.

22
Nov
2017

Four Pieces of Mortgage ‘Advice’ That You Should Take With the Proverbial Grain of Salt

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Are you in the market for a new home? If you have been talking to friends and family or researching online, you have likely come across quite a bit of mortgage-related advice. As with anything, there is low-quality advice out there which is essential to avoid. In today’s blog post we will share four pieces of mortgage-related advice that you should take with the proverbial ‘grain of salt.’

Author: CBC National Bank

Downsizing? Here’s What You Can Expect When You Move From a House to a Condo

Buying in 2018? Get Your Down Payment Ready Now by Tapping These Helpful Sources

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 4, 2017

Win the Bidding War With Our 5 Minute Guide to Making an Offer the Seller Won’t Refuse

Make 2018 the Year You Escape the ‘Rental Trap’ by Buying Your Own Home

Case-Shiller: Home Prices Grow at Fastest Rate Since June 2014

Graduating With Student Loan Debt and Worried About Your Mortgage Prospects? You’re Not Alone

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 27, 2017

Are You Ready for Home Ownership? Find Out by Answering These 4 Questions

Four Pieces of Mortgage ‘Advice’ That You Should Take With the Proverbial Grain of Salt

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