28 Feb

Jobs Decline In January Following Blockbuster Year

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Posted by: Karen Garrett

Jobs Decline In January Following Blockbuster Year Canada shed 88,000 jobs in January, the most significant drop in nine years, driven by a record 137,000 plunge in part-time work. Full-time employment was up 49,000 while the unemployment rate increased a tick to 5.9%–only slightly above the lowest jobless rate since 1976. January’s sharp decline brings […]

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19 Feb

Improving your credit score

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Posted by: Karen Garrett

Improving your credit score Your credit score is a big factor when you apply for a mortgage. It can dictate how good your interest rate will be and the type of mortgage you qualify for. Mortgage Professionals are experienced helping clients with a wide range of credit scores so we can find you a mortgage […]

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16 Dec

When it comes to buying a home, timing is everything.

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Posted by: Karen Garrett

  When it comes to buying a home, timing is everything. By Karen Garrett |  www.karengarrett.ca   Buying a home can be very stressful.   I often see clients adding extra pressure to their purchase as they simply aren’t aware that a few simple timing strategies would allow the process to flow more smoothly, save costs […]

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15 Dec

BC Introduces Innovative New Program to Help First-Time Homebuyers

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Posted by: Karen Garrett

  By Dr. Sherry Cooper, Chief Economist, Dominion Lending Centres   In a move to help BC citizens and residents buy their first home, the BC government announced today that it is launching a new program to augment down payments for first-time buyers. The B.C. Home Owner Mortgage and Equity Partnership program contributes to the […]

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