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Jason Scott Edmonton Mortgage Broker on CBC Radio Active Talking About Federal Changes to Mortgage Lending

Federal Gov’t Bringing Back 30 Year Mortgages

April 18, 2024

Edmonton first-time home buyers will soon be able to qualify for a larger mortgage and a more expensive, newly built home. This is a step in the right direction for more affordable housing, especially in Edmonton. I sat down with Min and Jessica on CBC Radio Active to talk about…

Buying a New Vs. Old Home in Edmonton

Jason Scott

April 15, 2024

Purchasing a new home

Today I’m joined by my friend Cole Grekul, a trusted realtor with MaxWell Progressive! Cole and I discuss the advantages and disadvantages of buying a new-built home versus a pre-owned one in Edmonton. Understanding the local market and working with knowledgeable agents to make informed decisions is pivotal in making…

Negotiating in Edmonton’s Hot Real Estate Market

Jason Scott

April 9, 2024

Purchasing a new home

I’m joined again by Travis Ball, a trusted realtor with Blackmore Real Estate! Travis and I discuss the current dynamics of Edmonton’s vibrant real estate market and tips for negotiating in a hot market. Edmonton’s Dynamic Market Edmonton’s market is exceptionally active, with a significant increase in average sale prices,…

Short Term vs. Long Term Rentals in Edmonton

Jason Scott

April 1, 2024

Investment Properties

Once again, I’m joined by Travis Ball, a trusted realtor with Blackmore Real Estate! Travis and I have tips for homeowners with income properties as we debate the pros and cons of short-term and long-term rentals in Edmonton. There are pros and cons to both approaches. Short Term Rentals Short-term rentals…

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Changes to Alberta’s Land Transfer Fees Explained

Jason Scott

March 25, 2024

Mortgages, Purchasing a new home

Travis Ball and I explain the changes to Alberta’s land transfer tax. A spoiler: we’re still the cheapest in the country. Once again I’m joined by Travis Ball, a trusted and reliable realtor with Blackmore Real Estate! Let’s break down the Alberta land transfer fee. There have been some changes—our…

Why Buy a Home in the Highlands Neighbourhood?

Jason Scott

March 18, 2024

Mortgages, Purchasing a new home

Want to know more about the Highlands neighbourhood in Edmonton? Travis Ball and I discuss the housing marketing here, and what the great features of this neighbourhood are! Travis Ball is a trusted and reliable realtor with Blackmore Real Estate, so he’s a great resource to introduce us to the…

First Mortgage vs Second Mortgage Explained

Jason Scott

March 11, 2024

Mortgage Refinance, Mortgages

What’s a “second mortgage”? Let me explain a first mortgage vs a second mortgage! First mortgage vs second mortgages—what does that mean? These terms refer to the order in which the loan or the mortgage is registered on the title of the property. For example, if you buy a house…

What Lenders Want to See After a Consumer Proposal

Jason Scott

March 4, 2024

Debt Reduction, Mortgages

Here’s what lenders want to see after you’ve been in a consumer proposal. Recently I’ve had a couple of different folks who wanted to get mortgages and get pre-approved, but they’ve had consumer proposals. Some had them recently discharged or they were still in the consumer proposal. Most traditional lenders…

Tax Time: Use a Second Mortgage to Pay Off the CRA

Jason Scott

February 26, 2024

Debt Reduction, Mortgages

It’s close to tax time and hopefully you don’t have a bill from the CRA. But in case you do, here’s how you pay off the CRA using a second mortgage! There are two certainties in life death and taxes I’m not sure which of those two are scarier—maybe taxes!…

Benefits of Buying a Home With a Basement Suite

Jason Scott

February 19, 2024

Mortgages, Purchasing a new home

What’s the benefits of buying a home with a basement suite? There’s a few benefits for your mortgage! If you’re looking at buying a new house from a builder, one of the things that you might want to consider is putting in a legal basement suite. This will allow you…

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Federal Gov’t Bringing Back 30 Year Mortgages

Buying a New Vs. Old Home in Edmonton

Negotiating in Edmonton’s Hot Real Estate Market

Short Term vs. Long Term Rentals in Edmonton

Changes to Alberta’s Land Transfer Fees Explained

Why Buy a Home in the Highlands Neighbourhood?

First Mortgage vs Second Mortgage Explained

What Lenders Want to See After a Consumer Proposal

Tax Time: Use a Second Mortgage to Pay Off the CRA

Benefits of Buying a Home With a Basement Suite

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