RECIPE: Leftover Halloween Candy Cookie Bars

Have more Halloween candy than needed? Make these leftover Halloween candy cookie bars! They’re soft, chewy, and loaded with candy chopped candy bits. Pile more candy on top to REALLY load them up. Let me know if you try these! INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup (110g)...

Refinancing your home

Have you ever wondered why so many people refinance their mortgage? There are a few excellent reasons to get a new mortgage. Refinancing can possibly reduce your monthly payments, allow you to tap into the equity to do much needed renos or free up some room to...

Bank of Canada Rate Increase

The Bank of Canada raised its key lending rate by 0.50% earlier this week.  This was the 6th consecutive increase by the Bank of Canada and most lenders have raised their prime rate to 5.95%. For those in a variable rate mortgage, this is an increase of $29 for every...

What to avoid when applying for a mortgage

Here are a few things you might want to stay away from if you are in the process of buying a new home! Having a Pre-Approval in place before you shop will allow you to know your budget and shop with confidence. Have questions?  Send me a message, an email or give me a...

Rising Rates

The benefits of working with a mortgage broker extend long past your funding date! As you go throughout your mortgage term, the market is going to change and when you have questions or concerns, I am here to address them and provide you with the best resources so that...