A look at what leading economists and the Big 6 banks are predicting ahead of next Wednesday’s Bank Rate announcement.
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How to set a budget...
Advice, guides and checklists for first time home buyers on the first stage of homebuying. Learn how to set a budget that includes all of the costs of a home purchase. Find out what the ongoing costs of ownership are.
Proof the Metro Vancouver housing supply problem is REAL and could get worse.
The housing supply problem is real and could get worse.
We’ve all heard people in Vancouver who blame lack of supply for housing unaffordability. Many will have heard the opposing “Supply Myth” argument. Our analysis at Mortgage Sandbox shows that the supply problem is real and could be worse than any of us imagined.
We need to settle this once and for all, so that government can act quickly to solve our housing crisis.
Your 5 Essential Steps for Successful Home Buying
Buying a home can be a scary thing, but it doesn’t have to be if you’re prepared! Follow these 5 thoughtful home buying steps to successfully make your biggest investment with no regrets!
Mid-Year Update: B.C. Home Price Forecast to End of 2019
The state of the market has changed a lot since our last forecast in March. Here’s an updated review of what the leading BC house price forecasts to the end of 2019.
Empowering Homebuyers
Modernizing the Real Estate Exchange Process to Balance the Scales
There are many arguments blaming supply or demand for the Canadian housing crisis. We need to look at the role of the exchange process and modernize it to support our current real estate market.
Decoding Mortgage Broker Compensation
Compensation for mortgage brokers is typically a percentage of the mortgage amount. This has the potential to drive unethical behaviour that you should learn to identify and avoid.
Why should you use a Mortgage Broker?
People often aren’t sure if they should use a mortgage broker or rely on a bank employee to get them approved for a mortgage. On balance, we believe the benefits of using a mortgage broker outweigh the drawbacks. Find out why.