Abbas Hamzeh - Mortgages Redefined

03/28/2020

Mortgage Deferral Programs

We are grateful that our bank and lender partners are working to provide mortgage payment deferral options. We must understand that the COVID-19 pandemic has required fast decision making. The banks and lenders are working diligently to implement the payment options as quickly as possible.
Here is a list of customer service numbers.

09/04/2019

Everything You need to know about First Time Home Buyer Incentive Program.

Learn how to get an additional 5 or 10% to add to your down payment on your first home.

07/19/2019

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/household-finances/article-canadas-mortgage-stress-tests-just-got-a-little-easier/

Mortgage qualifying rate falls for first time since 2016

06/03/2019

Bank of Canada Maintains Overnight Rate at 1.75%.

The Bank of Canada maintained its target for the overnight rate at 1.75%, it announced Wednesday. The BoC said Canadian economic data is in line with projections set out in its April Monetary Policy Report, which ... Read More

05/27/2019

Handy list for those house hunting.

It's been about 3 weeks since my HB and I's first round of house hunting and already I've learned a lot. Even though I did my homework beforehand (I read books, blog posts and watched more Holmes on Homes and Income Property than I'd like to admit), it wasn't until we actually started going to showi...

05/14/2019

And it is over 60% elsewhere in Alberta.

Half of first-time homebuyers in Calgary are concerned they will miss out on buying a property because of an insufficient down payment.

05/08/2019

Be sure to call me if your mortgage is up for renewal. Can end up saving you thousands.

Nearly half of all existing mortgages in Canada will need to be renewed this year, substantially more than in prior years, according to a new report, amid rising interest rates and new rules that make it tougher for some borrowers to shop around.

05/07/2019

Here is a little more information from CMHC on the New Liberal's "First-Time Home Buyers Incentive", and how will it assist buyers.

Details have been short on the government's new First-Time Home Buyers Incentive (FTHBI) since it was announced in last month's budget. But CMHC has finally provided a little more clarification.

05/06/2019

This could provide Calgary’s 17th Avenue commercial strip in the Lower Mount Royal area with a big street activation boost.

A new mixed-use development could provide Calgary's 17th Avenue commercial strip in the Lower Mount Royal area with a big street activation boost.

04/23/2019

Always Excited for when a new restaurant opens in the area! Can not wait to try!

Calgary’s dining scene has been plagued with closures all over the city with the current economic climate and only the best survive.The advent of Skip The Dishes has a lot of people just plan…

04/19/2019

I have couple Easter Egg hunts planned with my kids this weekend. But for those of you who may want to bring that childhood fun back. Happy Easter!

This Calgary Easter egg hunt is letting adults be kids again, and offering up to $500 in prizes for the people who can find the most eggs!