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7 Considerations For Financing Squamish Real Estate

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Paul Hudson | 0 Comments

Congratulations! You’re seriously thinking of financing real estate in Squamish. Like most communities, Squamish has its unique personality. Below are 7 factors when considering a local real estate purchase: 1. Storage For Your Outdoor Equipment: Squamish is unique since so many of us move here to recreate outdoors. Assess what your outdoor hobbies are and ensure you have ample storage…

Should You Mortgage For Your Outdoor Lifestyle?

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Paul Hudson | 0 Comments

As a newcomer to kite boarding, I decided to take a sunshine vacation to La Ventana Mexico this year, shortly after the Christmas holidays. Located about two hours northeast of Cabo and originally a fishing village, La Ventana has developed into a quaint yet rugged sunshine destination for those looking for some adventure in their travels. If there is a…

How Can You Afford To Finance A Home In Squamish?

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Paul Hudson | 0 Comments

Like any other real estate market, purchasing a home in Squamish requires a game plan. Determining what you can afford and creating a budget are both good starting points. When factoring both of these items, you may still ask yourself “what are some justifications for financing real estate when Squamish is more expensive than other rural BC markets?” -Realizing…

Mortgage Renewals – Three Things Your Financial Institution May Not Mention

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Paul Hudson | 0 Comments

What’s the best rate I can get today? This is one of the most common questions I am asked as a mortgage broker, albeit a good one. More than anything this question is an excellent opener to an informative conversation about how you can make your mortgage work to your advantage. As I have professed before, there is a lot…

Spring Real Estate Market Starts Early in Squamish

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Paul Hudson | 0 Comments

Since I moved to Squamish in 2004, I notice my phone rings at a much higher pace around the third week of January. I have dubbed this the unofficial kick-off to the Spring real estate season in Squamish. With real estate inventory down 17 percent and rental payments up 30 per cent, demand for home ownership continues to increase in…

Three Ways to Finance Your Home Renovation in 2014

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Paul Hudson | 0 Comments

As television personality Mike Holmes says, “when it comes to financing a home renovation, people must remember to build smarter”. For me, building smarter means financing smarter. Whether you are refreshing your home aesthetic with a new coat of paint or doing something more ambitious like building a rental suite, setting a budget before you start is the smartest thing…

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