New Home Purchase: Hidden Costs of Budgeting Whether you are a Boomer, Millennial, Gen Z, Parent or Young Person settling down, buying a home is the single most expensive purchase you will make. This event stresses many young people and parents alike. When financing your first home purchase, you must make sure you understand the process […]
Continue ReadingMortgages and Financial Trends for Savvy Retirees
As retiring seniors approach a new stage in their lives, they are faced with a common question: How do I facilitate a financially comfortable retirement? In developing a financial plan, senior homeowners can leverage the equity in their home to help finance their retirement. Income is often reduced when on a pension and the equity […]
Continue ReadingPress Release: Four Army Cadet Corps Receive Prestigious Grant
For Immediate Release Four Army Cadet Corps Receive Prestigious Grant Ottawa, July 2, 2018 – The Army Cadet League of Canada (ACLC) is pleased to announce the four recipients of the 2018 Gerard Buckley Cadet Fund (GBCF). The GBCF was created to assist Cadet Corps with the creation and maintenance of optional activities not supported […]
Continue ReadingPress Release: Local Family Donates $8,600 to the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka
For Immediate Release Local Family Donates $8,600 to the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka Gift will help bring joy to local children through the YMCA’s Birthday Party Project Barrie, Ontario – June 6, 2018 – The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka celebrated an $8,600 donation from Gerard Buckley and Mary MacDonald in support of the “Birthday Party Project.” Supporting […]
Continue ReadingHow to Finance the Construction of a New Home?
Why try to buy your dream home when you can build it yourself with the help of an Experienced Home Builder, Quality Architect, and Knowledgeable Mortgage Broker? Whether in Wasaga Beach, Collingwood or Thornbury, building your own home is possible with residential construction financing, however there is much to understand before you jump in and […]
Continue ReadingBuilding a Budget for New Home Ownership
So, you’ve decided it is time to purchase a new home. Whether this is your first home, last home, or somewhere in between, there are many financial issues that must be considered. Budgeting at every stage in the home-buying process will ensure financial security and peace of mind. Planning a budget before searching for a […]
Continue ReadingPrivate Capital Markets and Its Importance for the Canadian Economy (Part 2 and 3)
This is Part 2 and 3 of a 3 part post for part 1 refer to this blog post. Productivity When you review the Canadian Economy and how it is effected by Private Capital Markets your thought process is influenced by a number of conditions. To analyze whether Small and Medium Business in Canada are […]
Continue ReadingUnlocking Real Estate Wealth for Retirees and Seniors: Reverse Mortgages vs. Home Equity Line of Credit
Unlocking Real Estate Wealth for Retirees and Seniors: Reverse Mortgages versus Home Equity Line of Credit As retirees and seniors approach a new stage in their lives, they are faced with a common question: How do I facilitate a comfortable and financially independent retirement? In developing a financial plan, senior homeowners can leverage the equity […]
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