Original Article Source Credits: CANADIAN MORTGAGE TRENDS, https://www.canadianmortgagetrends.com/

Article Written By STEVE HUEBL

Original Article Posted on : OCTOBER 25, 2019

Link to Original Article: https://www.canadianmortgagetrends.com/2019/10/latest-mortgage-news-new-immigrants-driving-housing-demand/

There is street in Edmonton known as Candy Cane Lane. Every Christmas season the homes along 148 Street between 100 Avenue to 92 Avenue glows with lights and displays that are viewed by many Edmontonians as part of holiday traditions. This year marks the 51th anniversary of this tradition.  YEG Candy Cane Lane officially opens December 12th and runs from sunset to midnight until January 1st. This event is also the second largest donation drive for the Edmonton Food Bank with an average of 25,000 kg of food donated each year. Donation bins are located along the route for visitors to…

You're pre-approved for a mortgage, you've been shopping with location in mind, but unfortunately the perfect property isn't jumping out at you. There is no doubt about it, finding the perfect property (within your price range) is a difficult task, especially for first time home buyers. So, before you go and let buyer's fatigue set in, maybe you should consider adding the cost of renovations into your purchase. Let me introduce you to the purchase plus improvements program! When purchasing a home, buyers can add the cost of home upgrades into their mortgage. The program is designed to allow for 10%…

Life can be stressful and we need to ask for help when we need it. There are many ways to reach out.  Talk to a Friend Those who care for you are willing to listen and want to help. Reach out to mentors, coaches, and family.  Find Resources Many employers have mental health services available. To find hello for kids, contact their school or physician for recommendations When You Can't Talk to a Friend There are times when we need to talk to someone but don't feel comfortable talking with someone we know. If you find yourself in that spot, here are some crisis lines to…

Good sportsmanship is important not only as a practice of etiquette and respect in sports but also because it helps teach young athletes’ good behavior that carries over into other aspects of life.   T.E.A.M. – Together Everyone Achieves More  For a player: How Can I Be a Good Sport? There are lots of ways you can be a good sport.  Have a positive attitude. Give your best effort. Shake hands with the other team before and after the game. Support teammates by saying "good shot" or "good try." Never criticize a teammate for trying. Accept calls and don't argue with officials. Treat the other team with respect and never tease or…

If you happen to be going through, or considering a divorce or separation, you might not be aware that there are mortgage products designed to allow you to refinance your property in order to buyout your ex-spouse. For most couples, their property is their largest asset and where the majority of their equity has been saved. In the case of a separation, it is possible to structure a new mortgage that allows you to purchase the property from your ex-spouse for up to 95% of the property's value. Alternatively, if your ex-spouse wants to keep the property, they can buy you…

Edmonton now has a walkway that is now part of a international connection of 1000 km of walkable path that links 100 cities and marks 2000 points of significance. The 10 km loop running for the Funicular to Groat Road and includes paths to the Indigenous Art Park, John Walter Museum and Alberta Legislature. It was launched in September and was championed by Lieutenant Governor Lois E. Mitchell. HRH The Princess Royal, Princess Anne came to Edmonton last year to announce the walkway and unveil the first marker of the Commonwealth Walkway.