1 Sep

Giving a second thought to secondary suites

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Posted by: Kimberly Walker

Nothing seems to perk up interest in home buyers like the mention of a ‘secondary suite,’ which brings up those other sweet words — ‘mortgage helper.’ However, due diligence is necessary to confirm the legal parameters of having a secondary suite, which varies somewhat from one municipality to another.In the Fraser Valley, all municipalities require registration […]

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1 Sep

Spousal Buyout Mortgage?

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Posted by: Kimberly Walker

If you happen to be going through, or considering a divorce or separation, you might not be aware that there are mortgage products designed to allow you to refinance your property in order to buyout your ex-spouse. For most couples, their property is their largest asset and where the majority of their equity has been […]

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1 Sep

Mortgage Rates Increasing September 1, 2017

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Posted by: Kimberly Walker

Looking to Renew Your Current Mortgage or Purchase a Home. Call today for a Rate HOLD. Effective Friday , September 1, 2017 some of our mortgage rates will be increasing. Keeping you informed, Kimberly and Cindy Walker, Dominion Lending Centers 778-828-6186 kimberlywalker@dominionlendingcenters.ca

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1 Sep

How mortgage rates work

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Posted by: Kimberly Walker

Ever wonder how your mortgage rate is determined? What factors make it jump from percentage to percentage? We are getting down to the nitty gritty today and giving you the facts on what impacts mortgage rates. What affects a Mortgage Rate? There are 10 factors that affect a mortgage rate: 1. Location Depending on which […]

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8 Mar

Always Nice to Hear We Are Keeping Our Clients Happy

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Posted by: Kimberly Walker

I had friends who sold and purchased Dave and Cindy are highly reccomended them. I contacted Dace and Cindy Several Years ago, at a very difficult  personal, when it appeared I would have to sell my home. They were so prrofessional, compassionate and respectful. I did not list at that time and there was no […]

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25 Feb

South Surrey / White Rock Real Estate and Mortgage Update

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Posted by: Kimberly Walker

South Surrey / White Rock Real Estate and Mortgage Update 1) Oil has steadied over night 2) Chinese stocks tumbled by 6% 3) European Markets are showing confidence 4) Wall Street and Toronto are expected to open higher 5) Analysts at Citigroup say the risk of global recession are increasing 6) In 2015, there were […]

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11 Feb

South Surrey/White Rock Real Estate and Mortgage Update

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Posted by: Kimberly Walker

Written By: Amanda Walker   Febuary 11, 2016   Flipping properties, has been a hot topic on the news. In our real estate board contracts, there is provision for assigning contracts to another party.   It has not been a worry, until the real estate frenzy came to be. At you office to prevent any […]

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25 Nov

South Surrey/White Rock More Realtors Coming….

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Posted by: Kimberly Walker

With the “busy real estate market”, The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouer, was recently recorded a membership of 12,200 realtors. Last recorded in South Surrey/White Rock, we found approximetly 1,700 realtors working our market each year, with approximetly 450, licensed local realtors.  “Not all Realtors are full time”. Some are in the business, along […]

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23 Nov

Mortgage Pre-Approvals In Demand From Sellers

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Posted by: Kimberly Walker

South Surrey/White Rock Real Estate During current market conditions, with many multiple offer situations on homes, sellers will only consider offers where the buyers can produce documentation from there broker or finance company to confirm they have a Mortgage Pre-Approval.  A number of finance companies, will not review a buyer’s income or downpayment documents, until […]

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9 Sep

Bank of Canada Announces Rate

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Posted by: Kimberly Walker

Bank of Canada Announces Rate HomeNews by Justin da Rosa09 Sep 2015   The Bank of Canada announced Wednesday morning it will maintain its target for the overnight rate at 0.5%. “The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1/2 per cent,” the bank writes in […]

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