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Human Connection and Real Experience Still Matter
When was the last time you talked to your banker, and do they still work there? It’s a question I hear a lot. People tell me they’ve gone through three or four different advisors in the past few years. They leave messages that don’t get returned. They get bounced between departments. And when it comes to something as important as your mortgage, that just doesn’t cut it. We all crave real connection and trustworthy guidance, especially when money is involved. But in a world

Chad Eliason
Oct 282 min read


Saving for a Down Payment Without Losing Sleep: Smart Strategies for First-Time Buyers
Buying your first home is one of life’s biggest milestones, but for many Canadians, the down payment feels like the tallest mountain to...

Chad Eliason
Aug 272 min read


Stress Less, Switch More: Renewals Made Easy
If you’re one of the many Canadians staring down a mortgage renewal in 2025 and early 2026, good news: you might be able to ditch your...

Chad Eliason
Jul 292 min read


The Great GST Rebate: How First-Time Buyers Can Actually Save Up to $50K
There’s a shiny new tax perk on the table for first-time homebuyers, and yes, it could save you up to $50,000. Sounds too good to be...

Chad Eliason
Jun 242 min read


How Canadian Homebuyers Can Move Forward, Even in Uncertain Times
With talk of recession making headlines and mortgage rates still higher than many hoped for, it's no surprise that some Canadians are...

Chad Eliason
May 232 min read


BC Housing Market: What Changed (and Why It Matters to You)
Over the past year, B.C. has seen a flurry of housing-related changes—new tax exemptions, tighter regulations, and fresh incentives all...

Chad Eliason
Apr 193 min read


Understanding Mortgage Terms: What You Need to Know for Renewal or Buying Your First Home
Whether you’re a current homeowner preparing to renew your mortgage or a first-time buyer stepping into the housing market, understanding...

Chad Eliason
Mar 222 min read


Giving the Gift of Homeownership: Protecting Your Generosity in Real Estate Gifts
Helping your child step into homeownership is a generous act that can make all the difference in today’s real estate market. While...

Chad Eliason
Feb 282 min read


Factors That Influence Canadian Mortgage Rates
When you’re shopping for a mortgage in Canada, one of the most important factors to consider is the interest rate. This rate directly...

Chad Eliason
Jan 282 min read


What You Need to Know if 2025 is the Year You Want to Invest in Real Estate
Essential Insights for First-Time Canadian Real Estate Investors Are you thinking about entering the real estate market in 2025?...

Chad Eliason
Dec 23, 20242 min read


A Quick Guide to Buying Your First Home in British Columbia
Are you a first-time homebuyer gearing up to enter the local real estate market in 2025? Exciting times lie ahead, congratulations! As...

Chad Eliason
Nov 24, 20242 min read


Complete Your Annual Mortgage Check-Up
When was the last time you did an annual mortgage check-up? This routine review can often be overlooked, but is super important to...

Chad Eliason
Oct 24, 20242 min read


Tips For Managing Rising Debt
With the cost of living increasing, is your debt rising along with it? If you responded yes , you are not alone, more and more people...

Chad Eliason
Sep 23, 20242 min read


Family Savings Tips for Back to School Season
The blur and busyness of the summer means it goes fast and it is easy to lose track of time trying to do it all. We often find ourselves...

Chad Eliason
Aug 16, 20242 min read


Everything You Need to Know About Mortgage Renewals
If you have a mortgage, a mortgage renewal is more than likely inevitable as something you will face, unless you have the ability to pay...

Chad Eliason
Jul 19, 20242 min read


The 411 on Home Equity Lines of Credit
You might also be thinking, should I utilize the equity in my home? There is no one size fits all for this question, but you do have options

Chad Eliason
Jun 24, 20242 min read


Are You Prepared to Enter the Real Estate Market This Year?
Experts in the real estate market are predicting significant changes on the horizon for the remainder of the year. While we have seen the...

Chad Eliason
May 20, 20242 min read


Prepare Your Home for the Summer Season
It might not feel like it now, but summer is just around the corner! That makes right now a great time to get your home "summer ready” so...

Chad Eliason
Apr 23, 20242 min read


Complete a Direct Debit Audit
Real Talk… when is the last time you reviewed your bank accounts and credit card statements to see which authorized businesses and...

Chad Eliason
Mar 27, 20242 min read


Tips For Managing Higher Mortgage Payments For Those Renewing in 2024
Is your upcoming mortgage renewal the cause of additional stress for you? Here is my take; you know it’s coming and you know rates are...

Chad Eliason
Feb 27, 20242 min read
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