by Majid Habibi | May 1, 2018 | Blog, Mortgage
Let’s say you have a home that you’ve outgrown, it’s time to make a move to something more suited for your family. You have no desire to keep two houses, so you decide that selling your existing home, and moving into something new is the best idea....
by Majid Habibi | Apr 16, 2018 | Blog
Did you know that the average Canadian will spend roughly 11 months actively engaged in the house buying process? However, most of the dreaming (and preparation) happens before then. Buying a home is a big deal, and it’s a decision that shouldn’t be taken...
by Majid Habibi | Apr 3, 2018 | Blog, Homeownership
So, you want to buy a home. Or maybe you want to sell your home. Either way, working with a real estate professional or REALTOR® is a really good idea. But with all the agents out there competing to earn your business, how do you find the right one? Here is a quick...
by Majid Habibi | Mar 15, 2018 | Blog, Productivity
While we may think we dislike our work, research shows we’re considerably less happy doing nothing. The great paradox of working for a living, according to a recent longread by Derek Thompson for The Atlantic, is “that while many people hate their jobs, they are...
by Majid Habibi | Mar 1, 2018 | Blog, Homeownership
No doubt about it, buying a home is an emotional experience. It’s a game of balancing needs and wants, while trying to be honest with yourself about those very needs and wants. It’s hard to get it right, figuring out what’s negotiable and what...
by Majid Habibi | Feb 15, 2018 | Blog, Productivity
Let’s face it: while there is an abundance of articles on how to become more productive, there aren’t a lot on becoming less productive. With that in mind, I decided to put this article together. While it’s helpful to focus on how to get more done every day, it can...
by Majid Habibi | Feb 1, 2018 | Blog, Mortgage
As simple as porting your mortgage! Said by no one ever. The truth is, there is nothing simple about porting your mortgage. “Porting your mortgage” involves transferring the remainder of your existing mortgage term, outstanding principal balance, and...
by Majid Habibi | Jan 15, 2018 | Blog
What Newcomers Need to know! The reason I have a blog and share information is to educate my clients and prospective clients about mortgages. Obviously there is a lot to know about mortgages, financing, and buying property, and there are a lot of great ways for me to...
by Majid Habibi | Jan 3, 2018 | Blog, Finance, Guest Post
This article was written by Sandi Martin from Spring Personal Finance and was originally published on Spring the Blog July 21st 2015, but it was so good we wanted to share it on our blog as well! If you’ve ever tried and failed at budgeting, or if you’ve...
by Majid Habibi | Dec 15, 2017 | Blog, Mortgage
One of the benefits of working with an independent mortgage professional; compared to getting your mortgage through a single institution, is choice. And as there are even more mortgage rules coming into place January 1st 2018, (read about them here) now more than...
