Tag Archive for: Mortgage solutions

Snow Day

I don’t know about you but I still get excited like when I was a kid about having a snow day. In fact it was a day just like today that my Mom brought me into this world so many years ago today. Maybe that’s why I like the snow so much. Anyways stay safe out there and only hit the roads if you have no other choice. The best option is to just stay home, curl up with a good book and a large cup of hot chocolate.

If you have mortgage questions, I will be here ready and willing to help you. Well after I shovel out the driveway.

“Summer friends will melt away like summer snows, but winter friends are friends forever.” — George R.R. Martin

I look forward to hearing from you in regard to your mortgage needs.

Patrick

p.s- You can click on this link to start the process whenever you are ready. Schedule your meeting with me here.

p.s.s- I should tell you that I am licensed in Nova Scotia, Ontario(M18001555) & in British Columbia(BCFSA #504098).

p.s.s.s You can download my new mortgage app here

Preparation is the key

Preparation whether it is for a big sporting event, a pending storm or a major purchase like a house is key to the process going smoothly. For your sporting event you want to make sure that all your training has property prepared you to execute on the big day. On the topic of the storm, if it’s a snow storm like we are expecting tomorrow, then you want to make sure that your snow blower is tuned up and ready to go.

As for preparing for the purchase of your home. You want to make sure that all your financial documents are ready for your pre approval. Then you have engaged a realtor to help you with the search. For your offer, since you require financing do NOT waive the financing clause just because you are pre approved. Once your offer gets accepted we need to supply the bank with all the supporting documents and then wait for them to sign off on everything.

Being prepared makes these major events much less stressful. So do all the prep work required and just enjoy your self on the race day, relax to tunes while snowblowing and celebrate with some bubbly when you move into your new home.

“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” Abraham Lincoln

I look forward to hearing from you in regard to your mortgage needs.

Patrick

p.s- You can click on this link to start the process whenever you are ready. Schedule your meeting with me here.

p.s.s- I should tell you that I am licensed in Nova Scotia, Ontario(M18001555) & in British Columbia(BCFSA #504098).

p.s.s.s You can download my new mortgage app here

Mistakes Happen

Mistakes happen, so it’s best not to let them ruin your day, week, month or year. Find the lesson that is inherently in it and move on with your life. The faster you do this the better you will be. Remember that there are no failures there are only successes and learning experiences.

When I think back to the major challenges that I was faced with this year and how much pressure I put on myself because of them and now in hindsight especially that they all worked out. So worry less, and enjoy each movement much more.

Today I am thankful for being a sound sleeper during a stormy night, my morning stretching routine to help me stay limber and for all the lessons I’ve learned along this road of life.

“We don’t make mistakes just happy little accidents”. Bob Ross

I look forward to hearing from you in regard to your mortgage needs.

Patrick

p.s- You can click on this link to start the process whenever you are ready. Schedule your meeting with me here.

p.s.s- I should tell you that I am licensed in Nova Scotia, Ontario(M18001555) & in British Columbia(BCFSA #504098).

p.s.s.s You can download my new mortgage app here

Comfort Zone

Your comfort zone is that place were you feel safe, like nothing will ever hurt you. However if you never push to grow and expand your comfort zone it can also be a prison. It’s so easy to get use to doing what you have always done, but you will get what you have always gotten. There are no raises, promotions or sales awards for those who strive to stay in their comfort zone.

Your true growth and in fact your real life lies just outside your current comfort zone. You haven’t always stuck in that comfort zone, as a child you were always trying new things. Learning to crawl then to walk was a push past your comfort zone. The same as riding a bike for a first time and learning to swim. Then in school you learned to read and write.

However now that you are an adult, what changed. Why are you not pushing yourself to learn and do new things. Just because you failed at something the first time does not make you a failure. Learn from your previous mistakes and start again and again if you have to till you get it right.

Years ago when people would put in an offer to purchase a property there was a good chance that they would get it. Now with the current low inventory of homes on the market buyers are having to place offer after offer in order to become the winning bidder. The same thing applies here, learn what didn’t work the first time and seek to correct it with each additional offer.

“The comfort zone is the great enemy to creativity; moving beyond it necessitates intuition, which in turn configures new perspectives and conquers fears.” Dan Stevens

I look forward to hearing from you in regard to your mortgage needs.

Patrick

p.s- You can click on this link to start the process whenever you are ready. Schedule your meeting with me here.

p.s.s- I should tell you that I am licensed in Nova Scotia, Ontario(M18001555) & in British Columbia(BCFSA #504098).

p.s.s.s You can download my new mortgage app here

Ho Ho Humbug

Do all your responsibilities leading up to Christmas have you feeling a little less like Santa and a little more like Scrooge. Well you are not alone and it’s perfectly normal. While my wife and my kids were busy putting up the Christmas tree today, so not to ruin the mood I did a workout while they decorated.

Find something that allows you to reset and get back into a better mood. It could be doing a workout, going for a walk, having a short meditation secession or reading a few pages of a good book. This is a very busy time of year so don’t forget to make a little time for yourself so you don’t burn out.

My daughter who is also a middle child like me, did the same thing but at the gym. Find what works and make sure that you schedule in a little me time so you can get though this festive time of year in the best possible spirits.

Today I am thankful for my at home workout equipment so a quick workout can be done at almost any time, discovering some new music during a Peloton class and knowing that I didn’t rain on anyone parade while the house was being decorated.

I look forward to hearing from you in regard to your mortgage needs.

Patrick

p.s- You can click on this link to start the process whenever you are ready. Schedule your meeting with me here.

p.s.s- I should tell you that I am licensed in Nova Scotia, Ontario(M18001555) & in British Columbia(BCFSA #504098).

p.s.s.s You can download my new mortgage app here

The only thing

The only thing constant in our lives is change. Flexibility is a must so we can adapt to the never ending constant changes in our lives. Let’s face it we get older and will not be here forever. Make the most of the time that you have here and now. The things that you learned yesterday may be different tomorrow. You must be flexible and adapt and approach things with an open mind. Those who don’t will be left behind.

The same things applies to our current mortgage and real estate markets. The low rates that we have now will not last forever. Currently fixed rates are averaging 2.69% for 5 year fixed AAA clients and Prime (2.45%) -1.30 (1.15%) for variable rates. That is a spread of 154 basis points that you could still experience some good savings. Now as for the real estate side of things, we are still suffering from record low inventory so sellers are still getting top dollar for their properties and this means that buyers have to be strategic and aggressive with their offers.

There is a reason that Maritimers always talk about the weather. It is like so many other things in live it is also constantly changing. If things were the same day in and day out, life would be monotonous and boring. Embrace the change and roll with it.

“Those who cannot change their minds, cannot change anything.” George Bernard Shaw

Today I am thankful for my dog who made me take him out earlier this morning when I really didn’t want to move, an intense workout in a cold garage and my friend in Montreal who always sends me uplifting messages in the morning.

I look forward to hearing from you in regard to your mortgage needs.

Patrick

p.s- You can click on this link to start the process whenever you are ready. Schedule your meeting with me here.

p.s.s- I should tell you that I am licensed in Nova Scotia, Ontario(M18001555) & in British Columbia(BCFSA #504098).

p.s.s.s You can download my new mortgage app here

Happy Clients

Happy Clients is what drives any successful business. Focusing on the commission may only get you one single transaction, but focusing on exceeding your clients expectations will bring you many many more. Sure the commissions are good in this line of work, but I prefer to focus on building relationships and exceeding expectations.

There are many brokers across the country who spend a considerable amount of time and money to generate leads through internet marketing with Facebook, Google or LinkedIn. This is a very expensive endeavour that gives very poor results. I find it is best to focus on building relationships with referral sources and past clients. That way the people they refer to me are pretty much pre qualified and come already committed to doing business.

We all like to go out to eat, see movies or read great books. These are all much easier to discover when referred by people you trust. This is why it is so great to be referred by all my great clients and referral partners.

Today I am thankful for the nice person who paid for my daughters lunch at McDonald’s yesterday, clients and referral sources who continue to think of me for their friends and family and talking with old friends on their birthday’s.

I look forward to hearing from you in regard to your mortgage needs.

Patrick

p.s- You can click on this link to start the process whenever you are ready. Schedule your meeting with me here.

p.s.s- I should tell you that I am licensed in Nova Scotia, Ontario(M18001555) & in British Columbia(BCFSA #504098).

p.s.s.s You can download my new mortgage app here

Season of giving

Now that we are in the midst of the holiday season, thoughts are frequently turned to how those who are fortunate can help those less fortunate. There are many worthwhile charities, here are three that come to mind for me.

Feed Nova Scotia helps individuals and families facing food insecurity or homelessness. You can donate by clicking on this link.

Canadian Blood Services as the need for blood is always there. I needed it back in 2015 and as a O- I feel it is now my responsibility to give back. You can also support them financially. Here is the link.

Canadian Red Cross is working to help those impacted by the flooding in BC. A little goes a long way, so please click here to donate to this worthy cause.

Lastly and importantly if you are feeling generous this time of the year and want to help someone in need whether it be though a donation to one of the causes above or just help an individual or family locally, do not record it to post on social medial. Do it instead because you want to help, not because you want to get likes or comments on your good deed.

I look forward to hearing from you in regard to your mortgage needs.

Patrick

p.s- You can click on this link to start the process whenever you are ready. Schedule your meeting with me here.

p.s.s- I should tell you that I am licensed in Nova Scotia, Ontario(M18001555) & in British Columbia(BCFSA #504098).

p.s.s.s You can download my new mortgage app here

Let it snow

Since we have no place to go, mostly due to the fact that we are still working from home due to Covid, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. The first snow of the season is usually a reminder for those who haven’t yet gotten their snow tires to make the appointment and do it now. Remember to take your time, clear off your vehicle before you leave and be patient as it takes longer in the snow.

Today I am thankful for the beauty that the first snow brings to the city, for the perfect time to play Christmas music and for warm cups of hot chocolate.

I look forward to hearing from you in regard to your mortgage needs.

Patrick

p.s- You can click on this link to start the process whenever you are ready. Schedule your meeting with me here.

p.s.s- I should tell you that I am licensed in Nova Scotia, Ontario(M18001555) & in British Columbia(BCFSA #504098).

p.s.s.s You can download my new mortgage app here

The dark side of Social Media

There have been so many great things to come from the rise of social media and the internet. It’s so much easier to connect with friends and family no matter where they live. Information about almost any topic is only a few keystrokes away. However the same can be said for the almost same amount of misinformation and or negativity.

Five star on line reviews help business grow and attract new clients and customers. But it only takes on negative review to tarnish someones reputation. It’s sad that negative information spreads at the speed of light while the positive information seems to take the pony express.

Please think before you spread any negative information online. At this moment you may feel upset, but you need to ask yourself is it true, helpful, inspiring, necessary or kind. If it is none of those things, don’t say it, text it or post it. Go for a walk and clear your head and move on with your life. If you wouldn’t say it to your Grandmother then don’t share it online.

Today I am thankful for my morning walk with my dog for helping improve my mood, a great 5K run in the snow today and the smile and wave I received from a fellow runner this morning.

I look forward to hearing from you in regard to your mortgage needs.

Patrick

p.s- You can click on this link to start the process whenever you are ready. Schedule your meeting with me here.

p.s.s- I should tell you that I am licensed in Nova Scotia, Ontario(M18001555) & in British Columbia(BCFSA #504098).

p.s.s.s You can download my new mortgage app here