The Top 3 Legal Costs When Buying a Home

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The Top 3 Legal Costs When Buying a Home

How Much Does a Laywer/Notary Cost and What Is It For?" - One of the most common questions I'm asked during a Pre-Approval or Re-Finance consultation.

Well, fortunately my good pal and lawyer extraordinaire Jamie Nay was up to joining the #mortgagepug and I on a video to break it all down for you!

If you're thinking about buying, re-financing or selling we take pride in making sure you understand ALL parts of the Mortgage process. We're always here to help get you started, no matter how far out you think you are!

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What are the costs to selling & buying a home?

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What are the costs to selling & buying a home?

So, you've heard it's expensive to sell your house? And more expensive to buy? Well, time to get the facts straight. Watch this video and follow the link to get brushed up on the basics with Alex McFadyen Mortgage Broker with the Mortgage Pug out of Langley & Vancouver BC

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Mortgage Closing Tips

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Mortgage Closing Tips

What should and shouldn’t you do right before your mortgage funds?

While you may have a pre-approved or approved mortgage, it doesn’t fund until the day you
close on your new home. Keep the following tips in mind to ensure a smooth closing:

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Closing Costs: A Complete Breakdown with Costs

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Closing Costs: A Complete Breakdown with Costs

Closing costs are, put simply the fees and payments a buyer must pay to complete a real estate transaction. It is important to know about these costs since most mortgage lenders will ask that you show proof of the funds. In addition to the downpayment, home buyers are suggested to budget for up-front closing costs of between 1.5% and 2% of the purchase price. 

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Video: How Do The New Downpayment Rules Work?

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Video: How Do The New Downpayment Rules Work?

Looking to buy a home in Canada in 2016. If you need to get a mortgage you will need to increase the amount of money you put towards your downpayment if you're purchasing a property of over $500,000. Get the goods and details from Alex McFadyen Mortgage Broker and his sidekick Mortgagepug.

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Appraisal or Home Inspection..What's The Difference?

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Appraisal or Home Inspection..What's The Difference?

So you've probably heard all about costs associated with buying a home, and often in a home purchase, home inspections and appraisals are both brought up. So, what are they and what’s the difference? Read on!

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The MOST Important Cost No One Knows About

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The MOST Important Cost No One Knows About

When purchasing a home for the first time on top of all of the excitement of sorting out down payments, house hunting and all of the other considerations there is one VERY important cost to consider along with your mortgage. Read on to find out what that is! 

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