The Impact of 2018's Mortgage Lending Stress Tests
Posted on Dec 14, 2018
Initially, the new mortgage stress test prompted buyers to purchase a home before the rules took effect last year. (Home sales surged in December 2017 and reached the highest level ever recorded). Once the regulations took effect, home sales fell dramatically in the first quarter of 2018. According to CREA, combined sales for spring 2018 fell to a...
The Gist: December 2018
Posted on Dec 04, 2018
“The Gist” is adapted from the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton Monthly MLS® Report and Press Release. Every month I summarize and post “the gist” of the MLS® data for Edmonton and area real estate activity.
The average*** single family detached price in the service area of the Edmonton Multiple Listing Service® was down 0.97% to $421,715.
The avera...
The average*** single family detached price in the service area of the Edmonton Multiple Listing Service® was down 0.97% to $421,715.The avera...
Achieve Your Financial Goals in 2019
Posted on Nov 13, 2018
With 2019 right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what we would like to achieve in the coming year. Many have goals pertaining to finances, whether it’s to save for retirement or a large purchase, build wealth through investment, or reduce debt.
Create financial goals you're sure to achieve
When we set goals, it is always with high...
The Gist: November 2018
Posted on Nov 03, 2018
“The Gist” is adapted from the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton Monthly MLS® Report and Press Release. Every month I summarize and post “the gist” of the MLS® data for Edmonton and area real estate activity.
The average*** single family detached price in the service area of the Edmonton Multiple Listing Service® was down 1.30% to $425,864.
The avera...
The average*** single family detached price in the service area of the Edmonton Multiple Listing Service® was down 1.30% to $425,864.The avera...
5 Ways to Relax
Posted on Oct 29, 2018
Write away your worriesWrite down what’s on your mind and return to the topic another day when you have more clarity and resolve.
Focus on your breath
Take slow, deep breaths to help lower your heart rate and create calm in the body.
Do a body scan
Starting with the top of your head, focus on relaxing your muscles one area at a time. Work through each...
The Unplug Zone
Posted on Oct 19, 2018
Although technology makes it easier to communicate and be informed, it may also make us feel disconnected from one another and drained. We’re addicted to checking our texts, email, and social media. Studies show we check our phones every six minutes.* Instead of making us happier, our gadgets may make us feel worse. Take a break from technology and...