In this episode, we chat with realtor Justina LeeStolz about the real estate market here in the Okanagan Valley. Flag this one for more than one listen through; it's packed with some great tidbits about the inner workings of the Fall Market ..read more

GAM! In the Getting a Mortgage series, we discuss all aspects of the mortgage process. 'Part 1 - The Application' outlines our process of starting up a new file, and what that looks like for you. Keep an eye out for more GAM! episodes, where we'll discuss the rest of the process, from credit, to approval and funding, and what happens after the fact ..read more

They love PREMIUM chocolates ;) They also love to talk about insurance. Have a listen to this episode, where we interview Nicola Dent, manager from Capri CMW, about home insurance. Come back and listen to future episodes about other types of insurance associated with mortgages, including default insurance, title insurance, and life & disability insurance ..read more

In the third and final episode of the RAM! series, The Mortgage Life hosts discuss the basic parameters, common misconceptions, and the risks involved with building an empire (i.e. your rental investment portfolio). What is your purpose? How many properties will you own? Do you have the time and a solid financial plan? Check out the conversation ..read more

The Bank of Canada changed it's overnight lending rate again this morning from 1% to 1.5%. So what does that mean for YOU, the mortgage borrower? Pete, Sue, and Mindy got together this morning for a quick chat ..read more

Check it out! In this episode, we discuss short term rentals, and Mindy talks about her experience in ownership ..read more

Mindy, Sue and Pete discuss the Bank of Canada's rate announcement this morning and... here we go again! Another rate increase today of 0.25%. How does the Bank of Canada deal with inflation that is made up of increasing housing costs? And how do you handle those increasing costs? Tune in to find out ..read more

The Bank of Canada changed it's overnight lending rate this morning from 0.50% to 1%. So what does that mean for YOU, the mortgage borrower? Pete, Sue, and Mindy got together this morning for a quick chat...  ..read more

Welcome to part 2 of the DAM! series - design and mortgages! In this episode, Pete, Sue and Mindy chat with home designer Matt Lunde. Matt is principal at the award winning design studio 925R Design Inc. He has 20+ years in the design world, 925R Design Inc being incorporated for 14 years. Matt has a structural steel detailing background, and then went into architecture with his fathers company Lunde Architect Ltd in 2006. In 2009 925R Design Inc was founded and mainly focuses on custom home design, but also designs some multi-family and small commercial Buildings.     Give him a fol ..read more

Pete and Sue chat about refinancing! Listen in to find out our top reasons that you might want to look at accessing the equity in your home ..read more