This is not a Real Estate Bubble

One of the most common questions I am asked lately – “Is the bubble going to burst?” Or I hear, “We are in a Real estate bubble and it’s getting close to popping”. While prices have had a steady increase across the nation over the last 14 months, I don’t believe we are in a Real estate bubble. Here are a few factors that make this market unique. … More This is not a Real Estate Bubble

What should you consider when you’re purchasing a home?

You’ve met with a Realtor to establish your criteria, budget and timeframe. Now it’s time to shop – you spend incredible amounts of time and energy browsing properties online and in person. Maybe you make offers on a few different properties and finally, you successfully purchase a home.  What’s missing in this scenario? What else should you consider when you are purchasing a home?  A meeting with your Certified Financial Planner. … More What should you consider when you’re purchasing a home?

Financial Focus – Methods to reducing Debt

With financial focus, one of the main things to get a good understanding is how to reduce your debt so that you are putting more money in your pocket instead of paying more interest to creditors. Between the mortgage, student loans and credit cards, paying off debt can feel impossible — but there is a better way to get these debts reduced and paid off.
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Five (5) Strategies to Reach Your FINANCIAL GOALS

personal savings in Canada averaged 7.76 percent from 1961 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 28.20 percent in the second quarter of 2020, during the pandemic. Have your savings increased in the past year? Whether you’re saving for retirement, a down payment on a home, or your kids’ higher education, these five strategies will help get your funds to where they need to be. … More Five (5) Strategies to Reach Your FINANCIAL GOALS

Real Estate Market Review for June 2020 Wellington County

Despite the continued presence of Covid-19, Wellington County moves into the third quarter as a healthy, and more “normal” market. Sales and listing activity picked up substantially in June and sales prices continued to increase in the county. As a result, sales volumes have come closer to par with last year at this time … More Real Estate Market Review for June 2020 Wellington County

How is Real Estate in Guelph doing this Spring?

Although the last month has been unprecedented in light of the co-vid crisis and home quarantine situation created by the State of Emergency declared in March, the first quarter fared well. With a blistering start to the year, real estate sales momentum continued into early March with increased demand, prices and sales activity. … More How is Real Estate in Guelph doing this Spring?