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 […]
Read MoreGeneral 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 […]
Read MoreGeneral 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 […]
Read MoreGeneral 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 […]
Read MoreGeneral 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, […]
Read MoreGeneral 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 […]
Read MoreGeneral Kimberly Coutts 15 Dec
2020 has been a strange year for many of us. It has affected all of us in unique ways. The impact of COVID-19 has been devastating for some industries while others are having a banner year. I feel fortunate and blessed that my family, friends and colleagues are healthy, safe and for the most part […]
Read MoreGeneral Kimberly Coutts 15 Dec
In its simplest form, a HELOC works somewhat like a credit card. You can borrow money up to a certain credit limit set by your lender and then pay back the borrowed amounts along with interest. This option can offer more flexibility — you can even withdraw and make payments on a daily or weekly […]
Read MoreGeneral Kimberly Coutts 15 Dec
Most of you know that I spent the last 15+ years in Business Development within the Hospitality and Tourism sector selling luxury hotels and experiences. I loved my job and was lucky to share once-in-a-lifetime experiences with clients and partners who I now call life-long friends. Drinking champagne in an ice-cave after landing from a […]
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