Echelon Mortgage Corporation

01/19/2017

Some interesting opinions from Mr. OLeary who is now running in the conservative leadership race.
http://www.bnn.ca/bank-mergers-housing-and-ma*****na-kevin-o-leary-on-his-leadership-bid-1.652967

With his addition, there are now 14 candidates seeking the leadership. On Wednesday, O’Leary laid out some of his proposals in an interview with BNN. Here’s some of what he told us.

01/11/2017

Toronto set to lead in $1M-plus home sales for third year, Calgary $1mill + market also went up in 2016 despite lagging YYC economy according to Sotheby's
http://fw.to/W1L0cTP

Sotheby's International Realty Canada says Toronto is poised to lead the country in high-end home sales for the third consecutive year.

03/10/2016

An interesting read on housing prices and consumer perceptions across Canada.

Nearly half of people living in urban Canada say housing prices in their neighborhoods are either “high” or “unreasonably high”. The Angus Reid Institute canvassed

03/06/2015

quote of the week
"Whatever their line, never forget that 2+2 will always equal 4. And when someone tells you how old-fashioned that math is---zip up your wallet, take a vacation and come back in a few years to buy stocks at cheap prices." - Warren Buffett

05/06/2014

And that is the end of the American reign...
China will lead as the largest world Economy by years end according to economists.

China is poised to overtake the U.S. as the world’s biggest economy, while India has vaulted into third place, ahead of Japan, using calculations that take exchange rates into account.

03/07/2014

Looking to purchase your new or next home with less than 20% down-payment?
On May 1, 2014 you cost of purchasing will go up as a result of and increase of mortgage insurance premiums.
http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/corp/nero/nere/2014/2014-02-28-1100.cfm

February 28, 2014

01/21/2014

Hey Calgary;
This is your chance to VOTE on what you think the best neighborhood is :)
http://www.avenuecalgary.com/survey

Avenue is the premier city lifestyle magazine celebrating two of Alberta’s largest cities through Avenue Calgary and Avenue Edmonton, providing the best information on issues shaping the city, homes, arts & culture, food, fashion, and travel and leisure pursuits.

11/22/2013

Terrific organizational ideas for your mudrooms...

Get more out of your mudroom with terrific storage, double-duty setups and clutter-hiding features

11/01/2013

Just a word of caution;
if rates remain low and the housing market is still forging full speed ahead, then the government is quite likely to tighten up the rules again taking more buyers out of the market.

http://business.financialpost.com/2013/10/23/why-no-rate-hike-means-variable-mortgages-are-safe-again/

The Bank of Canada's neutral stance on interest rates could add fuel to the country's recovering housing market, and possibly force Ottawa but to tighten mortgage lending rules again

11/01/2013

Pretty basic and common sense, but it never hurts to be reminded when purchasing a home.
http://www.thestar.com/business/personal_finance/2013/10/25/5_key_things_to_consider_when_buying_a_resale_home.html

The decision to buy a house is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make.

10/29/2013

What do you think?

http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Calgary+housing+prices+expected+rise/9077097/story.html

CALGARY — House prices for Calgary’s resale market are expected to rise the most in the short-term, according to the Conference Board of Canada. In a report released Thursday, the board forecast short-term year-over-year prices to increase by seven per cent or more in Calgary — the...

10/22/2013

Welcome Friends!
Thought this would be a great place to start for this page
Hope you can enjoy the financial info we will be sharing without falling asleep :)

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/personal-finance/mortgages/the-ultimate-mortgage-checklist-63-steps-to-navigating-the-best-deal/article14868520/ /follows/

These questions will help you snare the most feature-rich mortgage possible, at a rate that’s better than average