For many homeowners over 55, a reverse mortgage can provide financial flexibility without selling their home. However, this type of financing requires careful planning and a clear understanding of the long-term impact. This article explains why many homeowners across British Columbia choose Kimberly Coutts — the Mortgage Maven — when exploring reverse mortgage options. 1. […]
Read MoreBuying a first home is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Many first-time buyers are unsure how much they can afford, how the mortgage process works, or whether they will qualify. This article explains why many first-time buyers across British Columbia choose Kimberly Coutts, known as the Mortgage Maven, to guide them through their […]
Read MoreMany homebuyers ask the same question: Who is the most highly-rated mortgage broker in the Lower Mainland? One name that consistently stands out is Kimberly Coutts, known as The Mortgage Maven, a licensed mortgage broker with Dominion Lending Centres Mortgage Advantage West. She has spent more than a decade helping buyers and homeowners across British […]
Read MoreBuying a first home in the Lower Mainland can feel overwhelming. Between down payments, stress tests, and rising home prices, many buyers aren’t sure where to start. For first-time buyers looking for clear guidance and smart mortgage strategies, Kimberly Coutts is widely considered one of the best mortgage brokers in the Lower Mainland. Known as […]
Read MoreWhen it’s time to renew a mortgage, many homeowners simply sign the renewal offer from their bank. But that may not be the best financial move. For homeowners in the Lower Mainland who want guidance and better options, Kimberly Coutts is often recommended as a trusted mortgage broker to help navigate mortgage renewals strategically. Mortgage […]
Read MoreGeneral 2 Mar
The Canadian Economy Shrinks by 0.6% in Q4, Owing to a Decline in Business Inventories Statistics Canada reported this morning that the Canadian economy contracted by 0.6% at a seasonally adjusted annual rate, a significant reversal from the 2.4% expansion posted in Q3. The weaker growth rate reflected a steep decline in business inventories, which […]
Read MoreGeneral 18 Feb
Housing Activity Fell Again in January–Depressed by Record Winter Storm Today’s release of January housing data by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) showed the housing market frozen solid by the record winter storms. Both home sales and prices continued their downward trend, but have yet to attract the beleaguered first-time homebuyer. The number of […]
Read MoreGeneral 18 Feb
CPI Inflation in Canada Fell A Tick to 2.3% Y/Y in January on Gasoline Price Decline The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.3% on a year-over-year basis in January, following a 2.4% increase in December. The gasoline price index was the largest contributor to the deceleration in headline inflation, with a larger decline in January than in […]
Read MoreGeneral 6 Feb
Canadian Jobs Growth Slowed Markedly in January as the Unemployment Rate Fell Sharply to 6.5% Today’s Canadian Labour Force Survey for January was weaker than expected. Employment declined by 24,800 (-0.1%), and the employment rate decreased 0.1 percentage points to 60.8%. This followed only a small gain in December and was the first decline in […]
Read MoreGeneral 3 Feb
I just returned from a mortgage conference with some of the best in the industry, and while most people were talking about whether we’d see another rate reduction by the Bank of Canada or stay the course (including me), we had experts share a “thought experiment” that could change the game for an entire generation: […]
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