Alexis Woodward, Mobile Mortgage Advisor at CIBC

Come see myself and Bjorn Soolsma May 3rd at our investing in real estate seminar. We will have a door prize with wine and cheese 🙂 register below

First-Time Home Buyer and Investment Property Seminar Learn by a Mortgage Advisor about buying your first home or investment property and by a Realtor on how to thrive in the current market

What first-time buyers and sellers can expect

6 Things to Know About the Offer Process - REALTOR.ca Blog Buying the perfect home is not as simple as it can look on TV. Buyers and sellers must first navigate the offer process, which can involve many steps and quick decisions. Here’s what first-time buyers and sellers can expect, and how your REALTOR® can help guide you throughout. 1) What must happen...

Understanding your credit report Your credit record is one of the most important financial tools you have. With a good credit record, buying a new car or home, or applying for a credit card, becomes much easier.

Canada Housing Market Outlook to 2027 - RE/MAX Canada Unlocking the Future-Chapter One analyses possible impacts of interest rates, immigration policy and taxation on the Canada housing market.

Good points for first-time home buyers!

7 smart strategies for first-time home buyers - MoneySense It's important to consider not only what you can afford now, but what you’ll be able to swing if a baby comes along or your career goes off-track.

Its #5 for me!

10 ways to save more and pay down your debt - MoneySense Simple strategies to boost your financial knowledge (and your bank accounts) while easing your debts.

Advice for your questions Ambitions made real

Couple things to keep in mind this year when filing your taxes
https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/taxes/10-things-to-know-before-you-file-your-tax-return-this-year

10 things to know before you file your tax return this year Jamie Golombek: Tax season is in full swing and those who've already filed and claimed a refund are getting an average of $2,145 back

Taking the time to understand your parents’ intentions and estate plan puts you in a better position to help with their needs and honour their wishes

How to talk to your parents about their estate plan Taking the time to understand your parents’ intentions and estate plan puts you in a better position to help with their needs and honour their wishes.

PROPERTY TAX DEADLINE SOON! 👋🏻 🗓️⁠⁠ July 2 or July 5
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I was so good at reminding my clients last year to pay their taxes that I forgot to pay my own and was dinged 5% penalty (oops!) This year, my iPhone will remind me 😀. Don’t make that same mistake!⁠⁠
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Here are your dates:⁠⁠
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• July 2: Richmond, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Langley, Maple Ridge, Chilliwack, Surrey, New Westminster, Victoria, Abbotsford⁠⁠
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• July 5: Burnaby, Vancouver

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Rent or buy? Here are 7 questions to ask yourself that can guide your thinking and help you settle your internal debate

Rent or Buy? 7 Questions to Ask Yourself | CIBC Imperial Service The decision to rent versus own is a highly personal one, so figuring out your route begins with understanding what’s most important to you in a home and in life.

The World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report, which was released one year after the onset of Covid-19, shed light on the pandemic’s disproportionate effect on women.

Effects Of The Pandemic: The Gender Gap Grew By 36 Years In Just 12 Months The World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report, which was released one year after the onset of Covid-19, shed light on the pandemic’s disproportionate effect on women. It will now take 135.6 years to close the gender gap worldwide. Progress may skip a generation.

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.

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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.

Vacation Property Maintenance & Safety - Scott McGillivray 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...

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

How to Make Every Room in Your Home Look Clean and Organized in Under 10 Minutes 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...

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.

The Secret to Making Your Living Space Feel 10 Times Cozier This Year 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....

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.

Forget Pent-Up Demand, Let’s Talk About Pent-Up Housing Supply 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.

When women join the C-suite, they don’t just bring new perspectives — they actually shift how the C-suite thinks about innovation, ultimately enabling these firms to consider a wider variety of strategies for creating value.

Research: Adding Women to the C-Suite Changes How Companies Think Executive teams that increase gender diversity became more open to change and less comfortable with risk.

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.

Supercharge Your Productivity With These 5 Foods Health is a key element to high performance. Use these foods to create a diet that will help sustain your success.

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.

16 Steps to Boost Your Home's Value Hint hint: Updated kitchens, stone veneer exteriors and converted attic bedrooms are money well spent.

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.

10 Cool DIY Painting Projects That Will Give Your Old Home New Life 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...