by George Gikas | Apr 18, 2017 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
When you purchase a new home, there are many additional costs beyond the purchase price for which you will be responsible before you are handed the keys. In this Home Trust Mortgages Blog article, we will look at some of these additional expenses and provide a rough...
by George Gikas | Apr 12, 2017 | Announcements, Blog, Mortgage
The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1/2 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 3/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 1/4 per cent. Global economic growth is strengthening and becoming more broadly-based...
by George Gikas | Mar 28, 2017 | Blog
After decades of being hidden away in second hand stores, basements and crawl spaces, vinyl, in all its nostalgic glory, is back! Store shelves are being stocked with records (both the oldies as well as the new stuff); and the internet is abuzz with old school “LP”...
by George Gikas | Mar 21, 2017 | Blog, Homeownership
You’re pre-approved for a mortgage, you’ve been shopping with location in mind, but unfortunately the perfect property isn’t jumping out at you. There is no doubt about it, finding the perfect property (within your price range) is a difficult task,...
by George Gikas | Mar 7, 2017 | Blog, Finance, Guest Post
Starting to save early for retirement is extremely beneficial in the long run, especially if you have the dream of retiring with $1 million as so many Canadians do. It’s not an easy feat, but for most Canadians, retiring with $1 million is a realistic goal. You most...
by George Gikas | Mar 1, 2017 | Announcements, Blog, Mortgage
The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1/2 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 3/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 1/4 per cent. CPI inflation rose to 2.1 per cent in January, reflecting higher energy...