by bsmith | Mar 31, 2014 | Casb Management Group Inc.
As a real estate investor, I have always subscribed to the old adage that any time is the best time to purchase real estate. With that said, springtime is my personal favorite, as both buyers and sellers emerge from hibernation; show shovels replaced by sun showers...
by bsmith | Mar 18, 2014 | Casb Management Group Inc., Mortgages
Mortgage loan insurance, an insurance put in place to help protect lenders from mortgage default, is typically required by lenders when homebuyers make a down payment of less than 20% of the purchase price. Effective May 1, 2014, Canada Mortgage and Housing...
by bsmith | Feb 20, 2014 | Casb Management Group Inc.
I recently met with a colleague in the mortgage industry. He was discussing the pitfalls associated with being the leader of his team, the need to constantly be “the guy” to make things happen. I could sympathize, as I share the same concern. The time and energy I...
by bsmith | Feb 10, 2014 | Casb Management Group Inc.
With the 2014 Olympic Games commencing in Sochi, we can again look forward to inspirational performances that demonstrate perseverance, overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles and inspire us to what is possible. Here are a few of my favorites moments from past...
by bsmith | Jan 31, 2014 | Casb Management Group Inc.
All parties – bankers, lenders, mortgage brokers — have a responsibility to perform due diligence with every valued client we deal with. However, there is one step that is either overlooked, or not valued, by some folks in this business. It is a step that I feel...
by bsmith | Jan 8, 2014 | Casb Management Group Inc.
In its latest forecast for the London, Ontario real estate market, CMHC projects a balanced market for 2014 driven by the first-time buyer market of the Echo Boomer generation currently the age 19-31 demographic. First-time buyers typically drive any real estate...
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