Advice on Buying Historic Homes

General Crystal Pestell 15 May

For those of us with a flair for aesthetics or a penchant for history, historic homes offer a unique chance to own something special. What is a Historic Home? Typically, for a home to be considered “historic”, it needs to demonstrate rare or outstanding architecture. Typically, historic homes are at least 50 years of age, […]

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Mortgage Types 101

General Crystal Pestell 8 May

Get to know the important basics before you choose your mortgage. You have to be sure you select what is most important to you – lower rates or flexibility. Before you choose a mortgage, take some time to study mortgage types: Closed Mortgage: If you want consistency with respect to rates and the length of your […]

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Estate Planning: Are You Covered?

General Crystal Pestell 1 May

No matter the time of year we are always thinking about where we are now, and where we want to end up. When it comes to your personal goals, a review of your finances and estate should be at the top of your list. Proper estate planning can ensure that you have a stress-free year […]

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Avoid Costly Mistakes When Building a New Home

General Crystal Pestell 24 Apr

Building a new home is a super exciting endeavor as you opt to create the perfect space for you and your family. However, building a home is not without its costs and potential surprises… to mitigate bumps on your homebuilding journey and avoid costly mistakes, consider the following tips: Set a Realistic Budget When building […]

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Navigating the Mortgage Landscape: A Guide to Smarter Home Financing

General Crystal Pestell 17 Apr

Buying a home is a significant milestone, and one of the key components in this journey is securing the right mortgage. With a plethora of options and financial intricacies involved, understanding the mortgage landscape is crucial for making informed decisions. We will explore some essential aspects of the mortgage process to help you navigate this […]

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Making Your Home Workspace More Productive

General Crystal Pestell 10 Apr

Fall in love with your home and your workspace again with these tips to help you make your home office space more productive! Establish Boundaries: A key component of being more productive at home is to establish proper boundaries between work and personal life. While not all of us at home have space for a dedicated home […]

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Amortization Options

General Crystal Pestell 3 Apr

Your mortgage amortization period is the number of years it will take you to pay off your mortgage. Depending on your choice of amortization period, it will affect how quickly you become mortgage-free as well as how much interest you pay over the lifetime of your mortgage (a longer lifetime equals more interest, whereas a […]

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