Praba Mahendrakumar Mobile Mortgage Advisor at CIBC

05/03/2021

Put your money to work and help you achieve your financial goals with this key investing habit.

Put your money to work and let it help you achieve your financial goals with this key investing habit.

04/30/2021

As supply remains tight in the Canadian housing market, a recent CIBC survey finds that most homeowners say the pandemic has not changed their intentions of staying put. Many are choosing to use their accumulated savings to renovate their current property.

As supply remains tight in key regions of the Canadian housing market, a recent CIBC survey finds that most homeowners say the pandemic has not changed their intentions of staying put, with many...

04/29/2021

Do you have, or are planning to purchase a vacation property? Just like with your regular home, vacation property maintenance and safety should be a high priority. Here are some things to consider.

Do you have, or are planning to purchase a vacation property? Just like with your regular home, vacation property maintenance and safety should be a high priority. It’s very important...

04/29/2021

If your produce drawer is overflowing with vegetables, think outside the box; skip the salad and add them to your favourite dessert! Here are 10 ideas.

04/27/2021

Here are some fast cleaning hacks and tips for getting every room in your home looking clean and organized in a snap.

We all strive for a clean, organized home, but sometimes life gets in the way. Whether you live solo or have a full house, it’s always a challenge for busy people to keep things clean and organized for long. To help, we’ve rounded up some fast cleaning hacks and tips for getting every room in yo...

04/27/2021

Home is more than just a place to eat, sleep and exist: it should also be a comfy sanctuary to relax and recharge in. Here are 10 ways to incorporate a little more warmth into your living space.

Home is more than just a place to eat, sleep and exist: it should also be a comfy sanctuary to relax and recharge in. If you want to elevate your living space from functional to full-on cozy, the secret is all in the layering. From soft textiles to dimensional wall art to modern fireplaces, more is....

04/27/2021

New listings finally joined all the other stats in the record-setting club in March. That burst of supply showed up exactly when you would expect—at the start of the spring market, which is what enabled sales to go as high as they did.

As everyone already knows, home sales have been setting major records since last summer. In previous posts I’ve said the market wouldn’t be able to keep that up at the busy time of year absent a big increase in new listings—the only stat that hasn’t been setting records recently.

04/26/2021

Discover tips from a Mortgage Advisor on what to consider before buying a vacation property. Read more here:

Discover tips from a Mortgage Advisor on what to consider before buying a vacation property.

04/22/2021

What separates the uber-productive and not so productive? It often boils down to two basic concepts: stress and health. To help, here's a look at what a productive diet consists of.

Health is a key element to high performance. Use these foods to create a diet that will help sustain your success.

04/22/2021

Set yourself up for financial success by making a few strategic updates before putting up that “for sale” sign. Here's the scoop on the top updates to make in order to raise your home’s value.

Hint hint: Updated kitchens, stone veneer exteriors and converted attic bedrooms are money well spent.

04/20/2021

We could all use a little pick-me-up every now and then — and so could our homes. When it comes to a home decor refresh, a bit of paint and some DIY ingenuity can go a long way.

We could all use a little pick-me-up every now and then — and so could our homes. And — when it comes to a home decor refresh — a bit of paint and some DIY ingenuity can go a long way. From inexpensive DIY painting kitchen cabinets ideas to DIY painting furniture for a custom look, if your hom...

04/20/2021

Statistics released by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) show national home sales set another all-time record in March 2021 as increased supply became available.

Record home sales in March 2021, new supply increases Ottawa, ON, April 15, 2021 – Statistics released today by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) show national home sales set another all-time record in March 2021 as increased supply became available. Summary: National home sales rose 5.2...