Resolutions & Sparkle Balls - Jan 2016 VIP Club

Skott Enns - Mortgage Broker

TMG The Mortgage Group

skott.enns@mortgagegroup.com
306.201.6500
http://www.skottenns.com

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Happy New Year!!!

 

Welcome to the first VIP Club Mortgage Memo of 2016!!!

I trust you had a great time ringing in the new year. Shawna and I actually stayed up until midnight for the first time in three years. Moses and Floyd, as you can see above, were on the edge of their seats watching the ball drop. They have also both informed us that their resolution is to throw more tantrums.... it's going to be a great year!!!

Wishing you nothing but awesomeness over the next 366 days.

Set goals, have fun, keep smiling, be incredible!

 

 



Good Help Is Hard To Find, Until Now....

 

Okay, that is not entirely true... I have worked with a lot of home renovation/construction companies, and I have had a ton of great experiences. But it is fair to say that the gentlemen at Collaborative Construction, have set the bar high.

Shawna and I purchased a home this summer. Not a brand new home that we could walk into, unpack, and feel settled within 3 days. Nope. We decided to buy a place that had virtually nothing done to it over the past 30 years... a wee fixer-upper you might say.

We called on Derek, Trevor and the Collab Crew, and they were more than up for the challenge. Five months later, I am thrilled to report that we have just moved into our 'new' home, and could not be more thrilled.

If you are looking for a local Regina company to help you with your renovations, I would highly recommend giving Collaborative Construction a call.



Will You Be Affected By CMHC's New Minimum Down Payment Rules?

 

Interested in finding out how the new down payment rules may affect your next home purchase? Beginning February 15, 2016 the minimum required payments will be changing for the portion of the purchase price that is OVER $500,000. If you were interested in finding out exactly how much additional money will be needed for these larger home purchases, I have attached a subtly-branded Down Payment Calculator for the inner-nerd in you.

 

 

 



Need A Little Sparkle To Start 2016 Off Right?

 

Time for another giveaway, and I really think you are going to like this one!!!

This month I am giving away a pair of Sparkleball stud earrings from Hillberg & Berk...

Even if you are not the Sparkleball type, surely you have a wife, girlfriend, mom, or secret work crush who just might appreciate this incredible jewellery, no?

Entry is as always, is quite simple. This month all I am asking is that you pass my name on to someone you know who may be in the market for a mortgage in the upcoming months. I work pretty heavily on the honour system (you seem trustworthy), so if you respond to this email telling me that you have done so, you are entered. If however, your referral happens to contact me over the next month, you will be entered twice!

Best of luck... I will close the contest February 5th (just before Valentine's Day - hint hint)

Also, congratulations to Matt Dean, Kristi Huber, and Giselle Ripplinger who all won 3 month passes from Gold's Gym last month.... time to get buff!



What The Heck is Mortgage Default Insurance Anyways?

 

Mortgage Insurance 101. As part of the home buying process, you will hear the term mortgage insurance used a lot, especially if you are applying for a mortgage with a downpayment less than 20% of the purchase price.

Check out all you need to know about Default Insurance here.

 



Massaging Your Kale & Other Ways To Make 12 Great Salads

 

I am not sure of the stats, but I would wager a substantial amount of money that half of new years resolutions involve eating better or getting healthy. Now I am also quite certain that 85% of these resolutions have already been forgotten about by the time you read this post. However, for the remaining few of you who are still standing, I would like to introduce you to kale.

Many may not believe me, but honest to goodness, kale is to salad what Hammer pants were to my grade 9 classmates.

It is true, you cannot simply throw a bunch of kale in a bowl with a little French dressing.... that won't cut it. But if you follow the tips laid out below, you are setting yourself up to be the King (or Kween) of Kale town.

Check out these 12 incredible recipes and prepare to go green!

 

 



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