Vancouver Home Power Team

Part 1 - Credit Score Basics for Mortgage Hunters

It’s no surprise to anyone that your credit score is a heavily weighted factor when applying for a mortgage. What always surprises me though is how many people have no idea what their credit score is or whether there are any errors on their report. Did you know you can get a free copy of your credit report mailed to you by Equifax? I highly r ...

 At Harlow Financial we are licensed insurance professionals and shop for your best coverage and rates. We save you money, time, and don’t bill you; just as your mortgage broker works on your behalf.

 

A colleague of mine (Canada Life VP) recently was asked by his 8 year old… “Daddy if you die will we loose our house?” This had happened to one of her friends at school because the lender cover ...

Property Tax Information – Claim your Home Owner’s Grant

For many first time buyers; you will be receiving your first property tax notices over the next few weeks.  You will note that taxes are due July 5 this year.  The second installment of property taxes in the City of Vancouver is always due the second business day of July.  

Many first time buyers will have their lender collecting and ...

There has been a lot of press around the Vancouver Real Estate Market lately and how mortgage rates are pushing first time home buyers out of the market. Sales have started to slow in 2010 as many first time buyers took advantage of low rates in the last quarter of 2009 and early 2010. As more properties have come onto the market this spring, we are starting to see the return of the Buyers Ma ...