Monthly Archives : October 2015

DIGGING OUT: Miner Consolidates Debt

A geological entrepreneur reached out to me a couple of weeks ago for help. He’d been involved for decades in the world of mineral exploration – a prevalent industry in our city that has certainly gone through its share of highs and lows.

During more recent highs

Retiree Mortgage Solves Downsizing Dilemma
A retired couple recently reached out to me for assistance in downsizing from their beautiful West Vancouver house to a stunning waterfront condo 3km away.

They owned the house outright and had only given casual thought to selling the empty nest – until the apartment suddenly became

Fixed-rate mortgages look attractive as advantage of variable rate shrinks
Oct 1, 2015 Craig Wong, The Canadian Press
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OTTAWA – The difference between the interest on a variable-rate mortgage over a fixed-rate loan has shrunk compared to where it was just a few years ago, making fixed-rate offerings more tempting.

Mortgage