Although bond yields rose last Friday as of Monday March 8th Toronto Mortgage Interest rates remain unchanged. Over the weekend some lenders have warned of the possibility of fixed rate mortgages increasing. This weekend I decided to deliver my Monday Mortgage Minute from the slopes of Mont Tremblant Quebec, however I am back in the [...]

I have joined a group of Toronto volunteers who have committed themselves to offering their professional services in exchange for donations to the Haiti relief effort. www.TorontoWorksForHaiti.com Our group includes professionals and entrepreneurs offering a wide range of services all the way from Artists, to Japanese translation services, to Style Consultants and Social Media services.

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Having purchased a Toronto condo, all of sudden I have become keenly aware of interior design, textiles,  furniture and all the elements that enhance your living space. It can be an intimidating world for a simple guy whose interior design experience includes hanging posters of various sports heros, fast cars and swimsuit models during my [...]

CMHC has come out with a number of useful programs to help Canadians make their homes Greener. For example, the ecoENERGY Retrofit–Homes program offers up to $5,000 for qualifying energy-efficiency improvements, from new insulation to upgraded windows/doors. Browser through the following widget to learn more about what CMHC is doing for Canadian home owners and [...]

Its not always about boring interest rates and mortgage stuff! Meet my neighbours downstairs. Dough Bakery opened autumn 2009 and ever since then the smell of freshly baked bread has filled my office driving me crazy when I’m hungry. Co-owner Benita talks about the concept, the menu and their amazing refurbished authentic espresso machine.

Last week I posted some info about the River City Condo Development.  As a mortgage broker on the Danforth, Rivercity is literally 5 minutes away from my office and I look forward to seeing this development spring up in that under used city space. Watch Toronto Condo realtor Mark Savel’s site video below.

Not sure what the difference between a mutual fund and a exchange traded fund (ETF) are? The Investor Education Fund has developed an excellent new website GetSmartAboutMoney.ca which develops and promotes financial literacy which is especially directed for young people.  Even though I grew up surrounded by money concepts, I really feel like there was [...]

Looking for a pre-construction condo project in Toronto? River City Condos have been creating a lot of buzz in the real estate community because of their uniqueness and great location.  The designs are focused around creating a true urban community (something many developments lack in Toronto). Tree lined streets, boutique shops, cafes and restaurants will [...]

My friend and colleague, Toronto condo connoisseur  Mark Savel, has done away with his shaving kit for the month of ‘Movember‘.  It’s not because he read in Cosmo that 8 out of 10 girls dig a man with facial hair or because his team made it to the playoffs.  It’s because he has joined the [...]