This is an uncertain and troubling time in our world. We are doing what is required of us to slow down the spread of a rampant virus and protecting those at risk. We are social distancing. This means we are working from home, our kids are suddenly figuring out how to do online learning and we don’t get to see our friends and loved ones the way we are used to.

As Canada deals with the evolving COVID-19 global health emergency, I wanted to take a moment to reassure you, my valued clients, that there is no need to worry we can still do ALL things mortgages.

At Brokers for Life, and in my business, we have invested in all things digital to make sure that you can apply, get approved, send documents, communicate and sign all things DIGITALLY, if required. If you prefer, we can also always hold "Face to Face" meetings via, Skype, FaceTime or even Facebook.

By Myke Thomas, orginially published Mar 7, 2020 in The Chronicle Herald

Calgary’s resale housing market continued to show slow improvement in February, according to the monthly report from the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB).

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The Quickfire team are looking to provide the camp with new riding helmets for the horsemanship program, pool toys for the kids to enjoy which cooling off in the pool, and new bike helmets for the new bike camp where kids will learn how to ride trails on their very own mountain bike. Every camper in the bike program will receive their own bike and helmet delivered to their house after camp. Many of these kids may not have the opportunity to own a bike on their own.

Spring is a great time for cleaning out your home and your finances. A part of this for many people includes refinancing your mortgage. There are a variety of reasons to refinance, which can range from wanting to leverage large increases in property value or get equity out of the home for renovations. In some cases it could be due to life events such as divorce, a new relationship, kids going off to college or simply consolidating debt.

Once upon a time there was a dedicated guy that had been working tirelessly in the food and beverage industry and needed a change. He saw an opportunity to bring his expertise in client care (think fine dining) to a new industry – an industry that was lacking in top-notch service. A decade ago Stefan Cherwoniak ventured into the mortgage industry confident that he could make change.