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Spring 2026 Home Buying Canada, Listings vs Affordability

February 24, 2026 | Posted by: Marks & Associates
Mortgage Brokers Inc

Spring 2026 Home Buying in Canada, Why More Listings Still Do Not Automatically Mean Affordable Payments If you are shopping for a home this spring, you may be hearing a confusing message, there ar ...

Canada's Rental Market Overview for 2025 and going into 2026

February 10, 2026 | Posted by: Marks & Associates
Mortgage Brokers Inc

Canada's rental market finally showed signs of breathing room in 2025. After several years of ultra-tight conditions, CMHC reports that vacancy rates rose across all major census metropolitan areas (C ...

Home Selling Season is Around the Corner: Tips to Get Ready

January 16, 2026 | Posted by: Marks & Associates
Mortgage Brokers Inc

Home selling season is rapidly approaching. In most cases, spring is the top time to sell a home. One reason spring is the top-selling season is that home buyers align their moving schedule with their ...

Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early?

January 2, 2026 | Posted by: Marks & Associates
Mortgage Brokers Inc

It's a dream to be able to pay off your mortgage early, but is there a downside? While it sounds like a great idea, there are some factors to consider before doing so. This article will ex ...

Real Estate 101: Essential Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

December 26, 2025 | Posted by: Marks & Associates
Mortgage Brokers Inc

Buying a home is always a big decision, but when you're a first-time buyer it's even more important to get it right. Without home-buying experience to draw on, it's easy to make mistakes you could reg ...

10 Essential Tips for Taking Out Your First Mortgage

December 19, 2025 | Posted by: Marks & Associates
Mortgage Brokers Inc

Taking out your first mortgage presents a major financial commitment, possibly the biggest one you'll ever make, so it's crucial that you get the best deal available. Getting a mortgage is often not a ...

Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?

December 12, 2025 | Posted by: Marks & Associates
Mortgage Brokers Inc

There are a multitude of reasons why a homeowner may be considering refinancing their mortgage. However, before any final decisions are made it is always a good idea to consider carefully whether refi ...

Should You Spend the Full Mortgage Amount You're Approved For?

December 5, 2025 | Posted by: Marks & Associates
Mortgage Brokers Inc

Before you start shopping for a new home, you'll need to know exactly how much house you can afford. Otherwise, you could end up in a home that is way out of your budget. What you qualify for may not ...

Take Advantage of Low Interest Rates – Refinance Your Mortgage Today!

November 28, 2025 | Posted by: Marks & Associates
Mortgage Brokers Inc

Borrowers are loving the current record low interest rates, and homeowners stand to benefit even more. If you bought your home more than a few years ago, you could probably benefit from a refinance ...

Strategies to Dig Yourself Out of the Debt Hole

November 21, 2025 | Posted by: Marks & Associates
Mortgage Brokers Inc

Debt. It's something almost everyone will have at some point in their life. But what happens when your debt begins to get the better of you? What options are available? Some simple strategies can he ...

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