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How Refinancing Your Home Can Benefit You
What exactly is refinancing your home? Refinancing your mortgage replaces your old mortgage with a new mortgage; one with a different...

Chad Eliason
Dec 29, 20232 min read


What You Need to Know About the Mortgage Stress Test in Canada
I’m sure you’ve heard the term “mortgage stress test”, but if you’re early in your real estate buying journey, or haven’t made a move in...

Chad Eliason
Nov 13, 20232 min read


How To Prepare Your Home For Winter
Even though it feels like the fall season has just started, it is never a bad idea to get your home prepared for the upcoming winter,...

Chad Eliason
Oct 15, 20232 min read


What To Expect During The Process Of Closing A Home
So, you’ve found the perfect place to call home, and your offer has been accepted, what is next? As a buyer, it is important to...

Chad Eliason
Sep 15, 20232 min read


Make the Most of Your Buying Power, While Interest Rates Rise
If you are in the market to buy a new home, you’ve likely been paying attention to the Bank of Canada interest rates. The latest...

Chad Eliason
Aug 11, 20232 min read


Do You Know Your Mortgage Payment Options?
Did you know that you have options when it comes to how often you make your mortgage payments? These payments can range from monthly to...

Chad Eliason
Jul 17, 20232 min read


How to Reduce Your Monthly Expenses
I’m sure we can all relate to the affect the rising cost of living these days has had on our wallets; making now a particularly good time...

Chad Eliason
Jun 18, 20232 min read


Tips for Buying a Home on a Single Income
Whether you are thinking of buying a home on your own, or if your household has just one income, there are several considerations and...

Chad Eliason
May 16, 20232 min read


Comparing the Benefits of Fixed vs. Variable Mortgages
If you are in the market to purchase property or are facing an upcoming renewal, you are likely thinking about which type of mortgage is...

Chad Eliason
Apr 16, 20232 min read


Spring Maintenance Tips for Your Shuswap Home
Spring is just around the corner! I sure can feel it warming up, especially here in Salmon Arm, B.C. The colder months during the winter...

Chad Eliason
Mar 19, 20232 min read


Set Yourself Up For Financial Success Before Moving in With Your Significant Other
Have you and your significant other been thinking about moving in together? Moving in with one another is a big step in anyone’s...

Chad Eliason
Feb 20, 20232 min read


Then & Now – Comparing Home Purchases from May to November
It can be easy to get caught up focusing on only one element of the housing market - but it's important you take a step back and look at...

Chad Eliason
Dec 20, 20222 min read


How to Prepare for a 2023 Home Purchase
The Canadian real estate market is shifting month-over-month – and if you’re a first time homebuyer you may have some questions about how...

Chad Eliason
Nov 30, 20222 min read


Give Your Home a Little TLC This Fall
As the glorious Shuswap summer turns to Fall, it’s a great time to assess your home and property, making any necessary changes before the...

Chad Eliason
Sep 28, 20222 min read


3 Ways to Get Started in Real Estate Investing
Taking the leap into real estate investing is something you should be very proud of. Investing in property at any capacity can be a great...

Chad Eliason
Aug 29, 20222 min read


4 Reasons to Move to the Shuswap
It’s summer in the Shuswap and it has me wanting to share my favourite reasons why you should relocate to this beautiful area. Over my...

Chad Eliason
Jul 28, 20222 min read


How Recent Rate Increases Are Impacting Your Stress Test Qualification
With the latest rate hikes by the Bank of Canada, and in turn rate increases from lenders, many hopeful homeowners are seeing a decrease...

Chad Eliason
Jun 24, 20222 min read


Interest Rates are Rising – Here’s What it Means for You
We’ve enjoyed historically low interest rates over the last couple of years, but now that the Bank of Canada is hiking its benchmark...

Chad Eliason
May 24, 20222 min read


Five Factors That Influence Your Credit Score
Before I explain what influences your credit score, it’s important to understand what exactly a credit score is. Essentially, it is a...

Chad Eliason
Apr 11, 20222 min read


How Refinancing Your Mortgage May Benefit You
Are you’re looking to purchase real estate, tackle that perfect kitchen renovation, or help with your child’s tuition? If so, refinancing...

Chad Eliason
Mar 21, 20222 min read
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