Recent Posts in ‘Son Of A Broker’
Toronto Real Estate Housing Bubble
Tweet Playing soccer and talking about the Toronto real estate market and possible housing market bubble usually don’t mix. But anything is possible. Last month while I was in Punta Cana attending the 2012 Mortgage Centre’s Annual conference, Avery Shenfeld, Chief Economist of the CIBC, and I were deadlocked in a seriously competitive game of
Piggy Banks, GoMax & Mortgages
Tweet Any of Tridac – The Mortgage Centre’s clients know exactly what my connection to piggy banks is. If you’ve done business with us then you no doubt have received one of our cute little piggy banks as a ‘thank you’ gift after closing your mortgage. The significance of the piggy bank runs deep in
Son Of A Broker Friday The 13th Facebook Contest
Tweet I’m happy to announce the Son Of A Broker Facebook Friday the 13th contest! Lets change your luck this coming Friday the 13th and give the traditionally unlucky day a new meaning. I’m running a contest giving away a $50 gift card to Oliver & Bonacini which
Good Bye 2011, Hello 2012
Tweet There’s seldom an occasion during which we can sit back and contemplate time gone by and time to come. Thank goodness we mark each calendar year with a definite beginning and end. This gives us a formal opportunity to reflect, reset and plan ahead. 2011 was another fantastic year at our brokerage Tridac Corporation
Shopping Online For Skis & Mortgages
Tweet Several weeks ago I went about buying a new set of downhill skis for the upcoming season. I had no clue what was available on the market and I didn’t have the time to go into a ski shop and chat with the sales rep. Instead, I did my research online. Within an hour
A Little Chris Molder Fun With Ratehub.ca
Tweet Earlier this fall I partnered up with a great website called Ratehub.ca. The site is unlike anything else you’ll find online. For starters, it’s not run by a financial institution or mortgage broker so the information and rates you find there are all 3rd party provided and as unbiased as possible. Not only is
Danforth Holiday Cheer Event 2011
Tweet I haven’t talked much about my involvement with my local Business Improvement Area on The Danforth. In January 2011 I was elected by my fellow business counter parts on The Danforth to sit on the Board of Directors as Treasurer for the BIA and most recently I have also assumed the roll as Co-Chair.
How Low Can Mortgage Rates Go? Podcast with Eric Lam of The Financial Post
Tweet Last Friday I was interviewed by writer Eric Lam on The Financial Post’s Big Picture Podcast. During the podcast Eric interviewed me on a few recent developments in the mortgage market including what effects the most recent Bank of Canada interest rate decision would have on the mortgage market as a whole. We also
Son Of A Broker Quoted In The Financial Post. Twice!
Tweet I like to share with my readers the small successes of my online exploits. Last week I was quoted in two separate Financial Post articles about mortgage interest rates. The recognition, as insignificant as it may be, is very satisfying and reassures me that my blogging is achieving its goal. The purpose of this
