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.

Shortly after recording my Monday Market Minute… I received an e-mail from Merix Financial offering an exclusive group of Toronto mortgage brokers a deeply discounted fixed 5 year rate.
5 year fixed rate mortgage 3.89%!
Call or e-mail me today so I can get you this excellent rate.
Christopher Molder – Son Of A Broker

This is the inaugural post for a new section I want to run on my blog called “ASK A SOB”. Be sure to submit your questions and queries… I’ll respond once a week.
Mike B in Unionville writes- “Dear SOB, in your ‘Monday Market Minute’ posted on November 16th you add your opinion that the 3 [...]

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 [...]

Everyday consumers are confronted with the choice of whether to use their local bank or a mortgage broker for their financing needs. It isn’t always clear what the benefits of using a mortgage broker like myself are, so below I have summarized what in my opinion are the top 10 reasons to use a mortgage [...]

My reticular activator for condo furniture has been working overtime because I am currently decorating my condo in Toronto. I was recently introduced to The Barcelona Chair, a chair that was designed over 80 years ago! But get those thoughts of your grandmas floral upholstered sofa out of your head, this chair is considered to [...]