Blog by DOINA BIOLAN B.Comm

IS FALLING LOONIE ATTRACTING FOREIGN INVESTORS TO CANADA?

February 27th, 2015
How the falling loonie and low rates could lure more foreign investors to Canadian housing Canada’s two priciest housing markets may not need the boost, but Toronto and Vancouver could be on the verge of a spike in foreign investment. With the loonie falling about 10% against the U.S. dollar in the last six months, foreigners who have their money parked in greenbacks ...

HOUSING MARKET DOWNTURN HAS RIPPLE EFFECT IN CALGARY

February 12th, 2015
Housing market downturn has ripple effect in Calgary economy   The ripple effect of a slumping real estate industry, combined with plunging oil prices, is already starting to be felt by businesses throughout Calgary. “We’ve definitely seen an impact,” said Dell Lloyd, owner of Omega 2000 Cribbing Inc., in Calgary, which does foundation work for several large home builders. “I’m guessing t ...

THE IMPORTANCE OF BANK POSTED RATES

February 12th, 2015
Why you should care about the banks’ posted rates on mortgages   There are not too many Canadians who get tricked into accepting the posted rate on a mortgage anymore but that doesn’t mean no one should care when the banks drop their published rates. About a week ago, Bank of Nova Scotia lowered its posted rate on a five-year fixed rate mortgage to 4.49% from 4.79%, which doesn’t sound li ...

IS CANADA HEADED FOR ANOTHER RECESSION?

February 6th, 2015
  Is Canada Headed For Another Recession? Eight Troubling Signs   A string of dire economic news since the beginning of 2015 has many observers worried about whether Canada could be on the brink of another downturn, but economists say it’s too soon to mention the “R-word.” One month in, layoffs seem to be the dominant theme — the second-largest in Canadian history at Target and many more ...

Mortgages for "no income" individuals

February 5th, 2015
Do you gave a strong net worth that doesn't  meet traditional GDS and TDS guidelines,and  not much income to qualify for a mortgage? Then take a look at our exciting new product that still allows you to buy a house!!!! This innovative alternative allows you to qualify for up to 65% Loan to Value  based on the maximum property value. It’s the perfect product for business-for-self, sala ...

WHAT IS A TFSA?

February 4th, 2015
Tax-free savings account( or , as I call it, the smart investment account) With a tax-free savings account (TFSA) the options are endless. In 2009, the Canadian Government introduced the opportunity to save more and faster regardless of what your needs may be. Whether saving for a house, car, further education, a vacation or additional retirement savings, one account allows your individual g ...

LOW INTEREST RATES IMPACT ON TORONTO REAL ESTATE

February 4th, 2015
Low rates seen fuelling Toronto’s surging housing market as Alberta markets stal The average price of a home sold in Toronto in January climbed 4.9% to $552,575, according to the Toronto Real Estate Board which predicts more increases in 2015 amid near record-low interest rates   Sales in Canada’s largest city also remained strong and climbed 6.1% last month from a year earlier. With the ...

ARE YOU SAVING ENOUGH FOR RETIREMENT?

February 2nd, 2015
Are you saving enough for RETIREMENT? If it is much easier to save before you have major financial commitments, why do so many young Canadians have difficulty setting aside money for the long-term future? HIGH TEMPTATIONS- People are far too impulsive! The lost opportunity of savings is greatest for young Canadians, money set aside at an early age has longer to grow. A comfortable retireme ...