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Five Ways To Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster
If your mortgage balance seems daunting here are some tips to pay it off faster.

Mike Hidlebaugh
Aug 18, 20243 min read
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Is An Investment Property Right For You?
Investment properties can be an excellent way to diversify your financial portfolio. If you canstick it out there are often huge returns.

Mike Hidlebaugh
Jul 26, 20242 min read
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Why You Should Insure Your Mortgage!
Mortgage insurance can be an important piece of your financial picture and can be used in addition to other insurance plans.

Mike Hidlebaugh
Jul 22, 20242 min read
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How Much Should I Be Saving for Down Payment?
A down payment is money you pay up front to buy a house.In Canada you need a minimum 5% down.This is one of the most crucial steps to buying

Mike Hidlebaugh
Jul 15, 20243 min read
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How To Leverage Your Home Equity
Find out how much equity you have in your home and use it to leverage it. HELOC's, 2nd mortgages, and refinances are availible to leverage.

Mike Hidlebaugh
Jul 8, 20243 min read
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Everything You Need To Know About The First Home Savings Account
The FHSA is a ne account in Canada that is designed to help first time home buyers save for a down payment. Can contribute up to $8,000/year

Mike Hidlebaugh
Jun 24, 20243 min read
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Opportunities to Invest in Saskatchewan Real Estate
Real estate investment can be an important piece of your overall financial picture in Saskatchewan - residential, commercial, ag, cabins.

Mike Hidlebaugh
Jun 16, 20243 min read
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How Rate Fluctuations Impact Mortgage Renewals in Canada
Rate Fluctuations can impact mortgage renewals - the Bank of Canada's policy, inflation, the current economic climate in Canada and world.
mikehides
Jun 10, 20243 min read
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Navigating the Condo Market In Saskatchewan
Things to consider when buying a condo: condo fees, reserve fund, bylaws, location, potential appreciation, insurance, rental vs owning

Mike Hidlebaugh
Jun 3, 20243 min read
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Smart Strategies For Saving Money on a Mortgage
Strategies to save money on your mortgage include: comparing mortgage terms & rates, considering shorter terms, having bi-weekly payments.

Mike Hidlebaugh
May 27, 20243 min read
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Understanding Amortization Schedules & How They Impact Mortgage Payments
What is an amortization schedule and how does it impact your mortgage payments? Will show the total interest paid over term or amortization.

Mike Hidlebaugh
May 13, 20242 min read
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Understanding How Credit Scores Can Impact Lending & Mortgages In Canada
Credit Scores Impact Lending and Mortgages in Canada. The credit score is more than a statistic and allows us to know if you're credit worth

Mike Hidlebaugh
May 6, 20242 min read
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How Canadian Mortgage Rates Are Set!
There are many factors that go into setting mortgage rates in Canada. Bank of Canada, economic indicators, bond market, amongst others are
Mike Hidlebaugh
Apr 29, 20242 min read
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Net Worth Mortgages
It is important to be aware that certain financial institutions have programs for individuals with little income but a high net worth and...

Mike Hidlebaugh
Apr 14, 20211 min read
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Rental Property Mortgages
Investment properties can be a great way to expand your investment portfolio. Essentially you have someone else building equity for you...

Mike Hidlebaugh
Mar 31, 20212 min read
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Spousal Buyout
Spousal separations can be touchy subject, but there are options for you in terms of mortgages. There are a few things that those...

Mike Hidlebaugh
Mar 17, 20212 min read
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Flex Down Mortgages
In this day and age, it can be more and more difficult to save for that down payment you need to purchase a home. There is a product for...

Mike Hidlebaugh
Mar 3, 20212 min read
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THINKING OF RENTING THAT BASEMENT SUITE? TIPS FOR FIRST-TIME LANDLORDS
A great way to supplement your income and help with your mortgage is by having a rental space within the home you are living in. Having a...

Mike Hidlebaugh
Feb 17, 20212 min read
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All About Insurance!
As people start purchasing homes you hear the term insurance get thrown around more and more often and it can get confusing to...

Mike Hidlebaugh
Feb 3, 20212 min read
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What is a Financial Plan & Why Everyone Should Have One!
With the new year recently passing, it is an important part of your financial well being to have your financial plan updated or created,...

Mike Hidlebaugh
Jan 20, 20212 min read
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