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The Real Estate & Mortgage Show - April 11th

Listen to Steve Gregory, Frank Napolitano, Paul Rushforth & Barb Kramer, Mortgage Agent at Mortgage Brokers Ottawa on today's latest Real Estate and Mortgage Show.

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On this week’s episode of The Real Estate and Mortgage Show, Steve Gregory, Frank Napolitano and Paul Rushforth discuss the newest CMHC announcement regarding insurance premiums increasing. Frank talks about the other two default mortgage insurers, Canada Guaranty & Genworth.

Frank Napolitano discusses third party appraisal companies who distribute appraisal requests to different appraisal firms willing to charge the lowest price. Frank goes into detail on why these companies are causing for the industry, as reports are not coming in with accurate/detailed information.

Paul Rushforth mentions when the best time to list your waterfront property is. Once the ice on the water starts to melt and the grass becomes healthier is your best bet. Specifically, listing around mid-April is going to be a great time to throw your property on the market.

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On this week’s episode of The Real Estate and Mortgage Show, Steve Gregory, Frank Napolitano and Paul Rushforth discuss the spring real estate market which is beginning to heat up after a sluggish start in March, Paul suggests obtaining an appraisal for your property if you plan on turning it into an investment property and Frank talks about HELOCs (Home Equity Line of Credit).

Paul & Frank discuss the benefits and tips of owning or turning cottage property into income generating investments. Frank goes over some of the final fees banks will charge you for leaving them.

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The Real Estate & Mortgage Show - April 11th

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