In The News Archives - Clinton Wilkins Mortgage Professionals

Mortgage 101 – Indebtedness and Looking Beyond the Bank Balance

Dan Ahlstrand and Clinton Wilkins talk about the importance of Financial Literacy Month, understanding finances beyond just bank balances, and predictions for home purchase prices going into 2025.

Limiting your holiday debt this season

How can you avoid holiday debt this December? This post outlines five handy tips to help buyers stay on top of their finances this season.

Mortgage 101 – All About the Income

Dan Ahlstrand and Clinton Wilkins discuss the changing landscape of income and housing in Nova Scotia. They focus on the recent federal government announcements allowing up to 90% home equity borrowing for secondary suites.

How should you prepare your home for winter?

Getting ready to prepare your home for winter? This post outlines four essential steps that will help your home face the season!

Prioritizing financial literacy year-round

Prioritizing financial literacy all year is important, but how can you do it? Here’s what you should know as we leave November.

Should you rent or buy in Nova Scotia?

Should you rent or buy your home in Nova Scotia? Here, we review the pros and cons of each to help you choose your path.

Mortgage 101 – High Ratio Mortgage Insurance with Chris Johnson

Chris Johnson from Sagen joins us on Mortgage 101 to discuss the importance of high-ratio mortgage insurance, which allows buyers to access homeownership with as little as 5% down, making it more affordable for Canadians.

Are you better suited for a fixed or variable-rate mortgage?

Fixed or variable rates? This post addresses one of the most common mortgage questions, and how to choose the right path for you.

Here’s what it means to pay yourself first

Do you know how to pay yourself first? Here, we review what this means, how it helps you, and how you can get started!

What should first-time investors know?

New to investing? Here, we discuss the important points first-time investors should know, the types of investments, and resources available.