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Sept. 13, 2017 | Gerald Vander Pyl
Seeing double
Do your research before selling a second home
Owning an investment property can provide useful income, while having a recreational property can provide a great place to spend time with family and friends.
But if you are thinking it's time to sell, some careful research is in order.
"There's a lot to consider when selling your investment property or a vacation home," said Laura Parsons, the Calgary-area manager for mortgage specialists with BMO Financial Group. "Do your homework."
Owning an investment property can provide useful income, while having a recreational property can provide a great place to spend time with family and friends.
But if you are thinking it's time to sell, some careful research is in order.
"There's a lot to consider when selling your investment property or a vacation home," said Laura Parsons, the Calgary-area manager for mortgage specialists with BMO Financial Group. "Do your homework."
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Sept. 19, 2016 | Miles Durie
Changing expectations
Housing market offers some surprises, different perceptions, say local experts
A quick look at today's real estate market might not exactly fill first-time homebuyers with optimistic anticipation. Yet dig deeper and there's plenty of reason to get excited, say housing experts.
Even though home sales are down by double-digit percentages in terms of units sold and money spent compared to a year ago, the average selling price is up slightly — about two per cent, to $474,605 in August, according to CREB®.
A quick look at today's real estate market might not exactly fill first-time homebuyers with optimistic anticipation. Yet dig deeper and there's plenty of reason to get excited, say housing experts.
Even though home sales are down by double-digit percentages in terms of units sold and money spent compared to a year ago, the average selling price is up slightly — about two per cent, to $474,605 in August, according to CREB®.
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June 24, 2016 | Paula Trotter
Do you understand your options?
Understanding different mortgage options
Fixed versus variable; closed versus open; payment frequency: When it comes to picking a mortgage, do you know what's best for you?
BMO mortgage specialist Laura Parsons offers her insights.
Fixed versus variable interest rate
A variable rate will fluctuate with prime – meaning you could end up paying more interest if prime changes. A fixed rate will not fluctuate.
Fixed versus variable; closed versus open; payment frequency: When it comes to picking a mortgage, do you know what's best for you?
BMO mortgage specialist Laura Parsons offers her insights.
Fixed versus variable interest rate
A variable rate will fluctuate with prime – meaning you could end up paying more interest if prime changes. A fixed rate will not fluctuate.
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June 24, 2016 | Paula Trotter
The ABCs of your first mortgage
BMO specialist Laura Parsons highlights often-overlooked programs for first-time buyers
Price is the deciding factor for many young adults who are purchasing their first home.
This isn't necessarily a bad thing; but you actually risk taking a financial hit when you fixate solely on what you think you can afford, said BMO mortgage specialist Laura Parsons.
"Millennials tend to migrate to affordability instead of understanding their options," said Parsons, who has more than 30 years of mortgage experience.
Price is the deciding factor for many young adults who are purchasing their first home.
This isn't necessarily a bad thing; but you actually risk taking a financial hit when you fixate solely on what you think you can afford, said BMO mortgage specialist Laura Parsons.
"Millennials tend to migrate to affordability instead of understanding their options," said Parsons, who has more than 30 years of mortgage experience.
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June 03, 2015 | CREBNow
PTQ: Laura Parsons
Calgary Area Manager for Mortgage Specialists with BMO
Laura Parsons is the Calgary area manager for mortgage specialists with Bank of Montreal. She recently took some time to chat with CREBNow about how oil prices have affected the lending market, what borrowers should know about low rates and what the Calgary Stampede means to the city.
Laura Parsons is the Calgary area manager for mortgage specialists with Bank of Montreal. She recently took some time to chat with CREBNow about how oil prices have affected the lending market, what borrowers should know about low rates and what the Calgary Stampede means to the city.
