Are you among the many Canadians feeling the pressure of rising mortgage rates? As a mortgage broker, I understand your concerns and want to offer you expert solutions that can provide relief. Whether you’re considering debt consolidation, exploring options for an upcoming mortgage renewal, or need guidance on managing your variable rate mortgage, I am …

The Canadian housing market has recently experienced a surge in activity, with home sales increasing by 11% and house prices on the rise, as reported by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). With more buyers returning to the market and multiple offers becoming common in some regions, it’s clear that the demand is outpacing the …

Managing your mortgage effectively is crucial for saving money and building long-term wealth. In this blog post, we’ll provide you with a snapshot of current mortgage rates, share how we save clients thousands of dollars in mortgage interest, and introduce you to an innovative strategy called the Smith Manoeuvre. By leveraging the Smith Manoeuvre, you can …

Ramping up referral business is more important for your success than ever in 2023, B2B NETWORKING WILL BE VERY IMPORTANT AND IF YOU WANT MORE BUSINESS, then you need to read this. Inflation, product pricing, transportation costs, real estate pricing and rising interest rates are all putting pressure on virtually every business, its customers and its …

Have you thought about where you want your business to be 5 years from now? Do you need to grow your online presence?Would you like the Canadian Government to give you $15,000 to pay for the Plan complete with a 5-year map of the projects you need to get there?The majority of business owners don’t …

To get the best of both online and in-person meetings in the future, organizations will make more use of “hybrid” meetings. Many will need to acquire new knowledge and equipment. That’s why we set up “Meetings Made Easy”: To help organizations get the greatest benefit from hybrid meetings.Who can benefit from this new technology which combines …

Whether you have lost your job, become sick and required to stay home, or your business revenue is drying up, you are feeling the very heavy financial strain.  You may be wondering how long this state of little or no economic activity will last.  When might I start working again?  Will I have to sell …

When I first moved to Calgary in 1994, I was 25, I was single,  and I needed a vacuum cleaner.  I sat down with a slick salesperson who sold me a high-end vacuum.  Sure, I needed one, but did I need to spend $2,000 on a vacuum?!  The salesperson gave me many reasons why I …

What skills do you think are essential for life?  As a father of two girls and two boys, I attempt to impart skills such as coping with failure, time management, manners, and looking after yourself.  Another essential skill I teach my children is financial literacy.  I am paying special attention; however, to giving my daughters …

‘Marriage Story’: A Common Divorce StoryIn the Netflix movie, ‘Marriage Story,’ Adam Driver stars as Charlie, a stage director who struggles through a litigious and costly divorce from his wife, Nicole, played by Scarlett Johansson. They live in New York with their son Henry who is played by Azhy Robertson. The movie begins with Nicole …

With the COVID-19 outbreak stretching further across the world daily, the repercussions are widespread anxiety, fear, and disruption. Impossible to downplay, it is the human impact (it’s really a human tragedy), the real-world, immediate health concerns of the outbreak, that present the biggest concern, but for those businesses looking to maintain their activity, in alignment …

To achieve the physical benefits the mind must be there too! First, you need the “DESIRE” to learn. Then there needs to be “FOCUS” and “CONCENTRATION” to carry out even the simplest movements, until they are learned correctly and become natural, “physical”, movements. “DETERMINATION” and “PERSERVERANCE” come along when the “going gets tough”. So, by using the mind to train the …

My first step to assisting my client is to make sure I have all of my client’s personal and driving or property information.  I’ll ask you questions to ensure I understand your needs.  I’ll then offer some advice on how I can help you and explain the difference between brokers and direct writers.  With all …

You may likely end up spending more money on investments, make decisions that cost you $50K – $80K in lost income, and feel uncertain about having enough money when you decide to stop working.  What if there was a way to get complete financial clarity and know you would pay less money in the long-term …

People ask me all the time why they should use an agent. I always reply that I guess it depends on how much money, time, and emotional energy you want to risk! What most people don’t realize is that the right Real Estate Agent doesn’t just market and sell your house or search listings to find …

I am small enough to devote my attention to you and your invention, problem or business.  Yes, I will help market your invention too.  With a big firm you will get lost in the shuffle or passed on to a junior.  If you’re like most inventors you’ve either put everything you have into your invention and …

Calgary business still need phone systems. With Yeastar you get the best of all worlds.
There are literally hundreds of Hosted VoIP phone systems that Calgary businesses can choose. For many companies, they have tried a VoIP system and after a painful experience, need a non-VoIP phone system.

Meeting your parenting obligations can be one of the most complicated and challenging tasks during separation and divorce.
For couples with children who have recently been separated or are currently going through a divorce, there will be challenges in transitioning from one household to two households as it relates to parenting times.  Clear communication is vital with your children and your co-parent.  Below are specific areas that create conflict, and by addressing these areas, the co-parents can manage conflict and prevent future issues.