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Rent Vs Buy
[two_fourth] Rent Today Home Purchase* $1,250 $276,725 $1,500 $332,270 $1,750 $387,315 $2,000 $442,860 $2,250 $497,905 $2,500 $556,450 *Assumes 25-year amortization, 5% downpayment, 4% mortgage…
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Skip The Downpayment
Many clients are not aware that zero-down is alive and well and offered by a handful of excellent lenders to qualified borrowers. A no-downpayment mortgage is not for…
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What Is The Qualifying Rate?
The Department of Finance introduced the ‘Qualifying Rate’ in 2010 as a new way to assess borrower eligibility and ensure borrowers could handle their…
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2017 Canadian Mortgage Award Nomination
Voting is now open for the 2017 Canadian Mortgage Awards! You can show your support to Rasha Ingratta & Mortgage Associates by taking the…
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Why Use A Qualified Real Estate Professional?
When you have decided to buy or sell a home, the services of a qualified real estate professional are very important. The ideal sales…
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Don’t Pay Another Cent in Rent To Your Landlord…
"If you’re like most renters, you feel trapped within the walls of a house or apartment that doesn’t feel like yours." It’s a dream…
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Mortgage Questions To Ask
Being informed you are about your mortgage is important. Knowing the right questions to ask is even better. We have put together an extensive…
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9 Buyer Traps and How to Avoid Them
A systemized approach to the home buying process can help you steer clear of these common traps, allowing you to not only cut costs,…
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