25 Secrets Your Banker Doesn’t Want You to Know

Mortgage Tips Kimberly Coutts 29 May

Lots of times, I write my own articles but I’m also fortunate to have a fantastic Marketing team that supports us.  One of their  most recent articles was “25 Secrets Your Banker Doesn’t Want You to Know”.  There was too much good information here not to share. Twenty-five or thirty years can sound like an […]

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Mompreneurs & LOVE-19 GC#4 Giveaway

Kim's Monthly VIP Club News Kimberly Coutts 8 May

On this Mother’s Day Weekend, I wanted to take a moment to celebrate all the mamas out there.  It is no easy feat being a Mother and yet it’s been made more challenging as we’re now 1+ years into this pandemic.  I hope this weekend you are celebrated and thanked for doing the best but […]

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General Kimberly Coutts 22 Apr

Bank of Canada Holds Rates Steady, But Pares Bond-Buying Program. By Dr. Sherry Cooper Chief Economist, Dominion Lending Centres Bank of Canada Scales Back Bond Buying Today, the Bank of Canada held its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower bound of ¼ percent. The Bank is also adjusting its bond-buying program from weekly net […]

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Subject Free Mortgages – When and When Not to Do It

General Kimberly Coutts 20 Apr

We are full into spring home-buying season after what was already an unusually busy 3 months, I thought I’d delve into the subject of subject free offers. If you truly want to go in subject free because you believe it’ll be the only way to land your dream home, then please ensure that you take […]

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What does the proposed increase to 5.25% stress test really mean?

General Kimberly Coutts 11 Apr

I wanted to reach out this weekend to talk about the proposed mortgage rules tightening up on June 1st given you might have a lot of questions.  As you know the media always likes to grab onto the latest soundbite and they most definitely love negative news more than the positive. Canada’s top banking watchdog, The […]

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Mortgage Transfer Case Study

General Kimberly Coutts 10 Mar

As you know, my personal newsletter isn’t mortgage focused all the time but this was too good not to share.  And if you’re wanting to go straight to the monthly draw and check it out, head to the bottom of the email.  One lucky female whether it’s you or the woman in your life will win […]

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Let’s talk increased interest rates

General Kimberly Coutts 28 Feb

Happy Sunday! With the rise in interest rates in the news this week I thought it would be great to share a quick blog post to clarify as you’re likely wondering what this means to me as a home-owner or future buyer.  The news outlets as you know love to create hype. There are 4 […]

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Are you ready for your first home?

General Kimberly Coutts 26 Feb

To buy or not to buy.  There are so many factors that go into purchasing a home but if you’re currently a renter who is contemplating getting into the market here are some factors to think about on whether to make that move into home-ownership.  Remember it doesn’t have to be your forever home just […]

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Ultimate Checklist for Selling Your Home

General Kimberly Coutts 27 Jan

Who knew that the first few weeks of January would have the real estate industry in Vancouver hopping.  The common discussion among those in the industry is the lack of inventory for the number of buyers looking to purchase a detached home.  So, if you’ve ever contemplated downsizing and moving into a condo or townhouse, […]

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Intentions over Goals

General Kimberly Coutts 20 Jan

I hope this finds you well and you’re having a great start to 2021 despite the continued restrictions and lockdowns.  I count my blessings every day that we live on the West Coast because although we’ve been pummeled with torrential rain the last few weeks…I do see the tulips & daffodils starting to bud.  Signs […]

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