Inflation Hedge Mortgage Strategy (2011 archives)

A new option available to you as of April 21, 2011. No doubt you have heard there is a strong possibility of interest rate hikes towards the end of 2011. Do you feel prepared? The turmoil in Japan and the Middle East has perhaps reduced the threat of an immediate...

Are Canadian Houses Overvalued? (2010 archives)

The subject of house prices is one that I confront every week in relation to mortgage planning. There are so many variables to consider when choosing a mortgage. Mostly its interest rates and where they are headed, so that an informed decision can be made as to the...

Can I Reduce My Property Taxes (2010 archives)

Q. Can I reduce my property taxes? A. Yes, probably. Q. How much can I save? A. Generally speaking, not a lot. Q. Is it worth the effort? A. Probably not. So why am I writing about this? Because, I have been asked about it a number of times recently. A friend of mine...