Laurel Loxam - The Mortgage Group Victoria

03/30/2023

11/01/2022

03/02/2022

https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.6369774

The Bank of Canada raised its benchmark interest rate to 0.5 per cent on Wednesday, a move that's expected to be the first of a series of small rate hikes this year in an attempt to tame inflation that has risen to its highest point in decades.

01/06/2022

Property Assessments are up! Are you surprised by yours??

06/23/2021

REMINDER! Property Taxes are due at the beginning of July! The grant process is a bit different this year...still very quick & easy though! Please let me know if you have any questions.

05/20/2021

https://www.mortgagebrokernews.ca/business-news/stress-test-hike-confirmed-356375.aspx?utm_source=GA&utm_medium=20210520&utm_campaign=MBNW-Breaking-20210520&utm_content=AC5999CA-D88B-44EA-AC80-A5BEE8ED3052&tu=AC5999CA-D88B-44EA-AC80-A5BEE8ED3052&fbclid=IwAR36pAUHRJLK0IN7Enp1khKCPNU7iSx-yI5VXyPcbNlp0p40aaJtkDty_IY

The minimum qualifying rate for uninsured mortgages will rise effective June 01

05/07/2021

What a lovely surprised from Sabrina Greig and team from First National. I’ve been very fortunate to work with the same underwriting team for many years and I have to say it makes a world of difference that allows me to get the absolute best for my clients! Mortgages and Real Estate are busy right now and it’s little things like this that helps keep the momentum going!!

03/02/2021

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-cmhc-boss-evan-siddall-acknowledges-errors-on-last-years-prediction-of/?fbclid=IwAR0BgpeZztDh1-o0nW0qeyofJ0C5K5jWDIb6i3aiP7fR235lpIYG_E5hYRY

No one foresaw the extent of the discriminatory impact COVID-19 would have on lower-paid workers, many of whom are renters, he said

02/17/2021

Great image on the home buying process! renewals

02/02/2021

HGTV's 30 Tips for Increasing Your Home's Value

Tip 4: Find Inspiration

An alternative to hiring a designer is to search for remodeling and decorating inspiration in design-oriented magazines, books, TV shows and websites. Simply tear out or print off the ideas you want to try and start your to-do list. Keep it simple — when remodeling on a tight budget, do-it-yourself projects are best.