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Gabi M. Mortgages We’re here to make sure that when your dream home finally arrives, the mortgage process gets as st

09/08/2026

Refinancing doesn’t have to feel complicated. A simple review can help you see which path lines up with your long-term plan.
If you want someone to go through it with you, I can help.

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09/08/2026

Mortgage renewals are looking very different these days.

A lot of homeowners are surprised to learn they may be able to save money by switching lenders at renewal — but the lowest rate isn’t always the full story.

There can be stress tests, appraisals, legal fees, refinancing decisions, amortization changes… and sometimes staying put actually makes more sense depending on the situation.

Every mortgage has a story behind it, which is why cookie-cutter advice rarely works.

Just sharing some perspective because renewal season is becoming one of the biggest financial conversations many Canadians will have this year. 👀

08/26/2026

☕ Coffee with Gabi | Episode 12

What happens if a parent adds an adult child to their property title—and that child later separates or divorces?

This is one reason the common estate-planning suggestion:

“Just add the kids to title to avoid probate.”

deserves much more consideration.

Adding an adult child to title can create legal and financial consequences that extend beyond probate planning.

Depending on how the ownership was structured and the individual circumstances, questions may arise involving:

• Legal versus beneficial ownership

• Family-law considerations

• Creditor exposure

• Tax consequences

• Other beneficiaries

• Existing mortgages and HELOCs

• The parent's broader estate plan

Importantly, this does not mean an adult child's spouse automatically acquires an interest in the parent's property simply because the child's name appears on title.

The circumstances and the nature of the ownership matter.

But that's precisely why changing title shouldn't be treated as a DIY estate-planning strategy.

Before adding an adult child to property title in Ontario, ask:

What are we actually trying to accomplish?

Then have the estate, legal, tax and financing conversations necessary to determine the appropriate way to accomplish it.

Saving probate fees may be one consideration.

It shouldn't be the only consideration.

Sometimes the best financial advice starts with a conversation—not an application.

I'd be interested to hear from the lawyers, accountants and financial planners in my network:

What's the biggest misconception you hear about adding adult children to title?

08/26/2026

☕ COFFEE WITH GABI — EPISODE 10

🏡 Three siblings inherit one house.

One wants to keep it.

One wants their inheritance now.

And the third just wants everyone to stop arguing.

Sound familiar?

An inherited home can quickly become complicated when multiple beneficiaries want different things.

Let's say three siblings are entitled to equal shares of a family home.

If one sibling wants to keep it, that doesn't necessarily mean the other two have to leave their inheritance tied up in the property.

A sibling buyout may be one option.

But before talking about financing, there are some important questions:

🏡 What is the home actually worth?

📄 Is there an existing mortgage or other debt against it?

⚖️ What does the will say?

📋 Where is the estate in the administration process?

💰 What is each beneficiary actually entitled to?

🏦 Can the sibling who wants the house qualify for the financing needed to buy out the others?

One of the most important steps can be obtaining an independent property valuation.

Not:

"I think Mom's house is worth..."

Not:

"A neighbour sold for..."

A proper valuation gives everyone a common starting point.

Then the numbers can be worked out and financing options explored.

Sometimes one sibling's inherited equity can form part of the overall transaction while financing is arranged to compensate the other beneficiaries.

But every estate is different, so the estate lawyer, accountant and mortgage professional should work together.

Because when family and money collide, assumptions can get expensive.

Fair doesn't always mean everyone wants the same thing.

Sometimes it means finding a solution that respects everyone's interests.

Sometimes the best financial advice starts with a conversation—not an application.

👇 Could your family have this conversation without it turning into Thanksgiving dinner from hell? 😄

08/21/2026

FIXED vs. VARIABLE: What Would I Choose Right Now? 🏠

This may be the oldest debate in the mortgage business.

And right now, it's getting interesting.

In some cases, variable mortgage rates are noticeably lower than comparable fixed rates.

So the obvious question is:

Why wouldn't I just take variable?

My answer?

Because choosing a mortgage based only on today's rate misses half the story.

Before I recommend fixed or variable, I want to know:

🏡 Could you sell in the next 18–24 months?
Penalties matter. Many variable mortgages have a three-month-interest prepayment penalty, while some fixed mortgages can have a much larger interest-rate-differential penalty.

💰 How big is the actual rate difference?
A meaningful gap between fixed and variable deserves attention — but we need to calculate the savings in dollars, not just compare percentages.

📈 What happens if rates move against you?
Variable may save money today, but you're accepting future Bank of Canada rate risk.

😴 And here's my favourite test: How well do you sleep with uncertainty?

Because sometimes paying a little more for certainty is worth it.

And sometimes accepting some uncertainty for flexibility and a lower starting rate makes perfect sense.

Fixed vs. variable isn't really a rate question.

It's a risk + flexibility + future plans question.

The goal isn't to correctly predict interest rates.

It's to choose a mortgage that still works if your prediction is wrong.

Thinking about buying, refinancing or renewing? Let's compare both scenarios before you choose.

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