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2026-03-10 | 08:27:03

Mortgage Calculators

Ever feel like mortgage numbers are a language all their own?  I know that staring at a screen full of interest rates and amortization periods can feel a bit like trying to solve a puzzle with missing pieces. When you're planning for your family...

2026-01-11 | 10:52:39

Accountability Changed My Life (and It Might Change Yours Too)

The past two years have been a real roller coaster for me.Not the highlight-reel kind.The honest, messy, learning-as-you-go kind.I made a decision that I wanted to get healthier not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too. I wanted to feel...

2026-01-06 | 07:40:17

Mortgage Renewal Shock? 7 Smart Moves Before Your Alberta Rate Jumps in 2026

Mortgage Renewal Shock? 7 Smart Moves Before Your Alberta Rate Jumps in 2026We get it. You're probably feeling a bit queasy thinking about your mortgage renewal coming up in 2026. Maybe you've heard whispers about rate increases, or you'...

2025-11-18 | 12:06:20

Dream Big, Start Small, and Watch Your Life Change

Dream Big, Start Small, and Watch Your Life ChangeIf you would have told me a few years ago that I’d be writing a blog post like this in my office, while a house cleaner is here helping me catch my breath I probably would have laughed. Not because...

2025-11-06 | 10:39:09

Purchase Plus Improvements: The Smart Way to Buy and Renovate Your Home in Alberta

🏡 Purchase Plus Improvements: The Smart Way to Buy and Renovate Your Home in AlbertaBy Carollyne “Care” Fried — Mortgage Broker, The Mortgage Centre – We ConnectIf you’ve ever fallen in love with a home that’s almost perfect you know,...

2025-11-03 | 10:56:43

Bank vs. Mortgage Broker: What’s the Real Difference (and Why It Matters for You)

Bank vs. Mortgage Broker: What’s the Real Difference (and Why It Matters for You)By Carollyne “Care” Fried – Mortgage Broker, The Mortgage Centre – We ConnectBuying a home or renewing your mortgage can feel like a big deal because it is....

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