By: Cheryl Richman

A Pre-Approval Does Not Guarantee a Mortgage Approval

Tags: Pre-Approval, Real Estate, Mortgage Approval

Many Canadians are under the assumption their mortgage is as good as done once they have a mortgage pre-approval. But the truth is a buyer cannot expect a mortgage pre-approval will automatically translate into a mortgage. The lender now needs to consider the property itself, approve all the terms and review the documentation before you transition from pre-approved to approved. Buyers often do n...Read More

By: Cheryl Richman

Kitec Plumbing

Tags: Kitec Plumbing

Kitec plumbing was commonly used in homes built between 1995 and 2007, and otherwise for general plumbing repairs or renovations. The Kitec system was sold under a number of different brand names and in a variety of colours, and it consists of pipes and fittings. In 2005, it was recalled because the pipes and fittings were found to have a tendency to corrode quickly and can fail entirely, which ca...Read More