Karen Boies

Mortgage Planner

  • Why Use Me? Why Use Rowan Smith?

    People ask the question all the time: “Why should I use you? Why not just go to my bank?” There are a lot of reasons. Watch this video blog for my explanation. [flashvideo file=wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Why-Use-Me.flv /] Transcription of the Video Blog: Hey everybody, Rowan Smith from the Mortgage Centre. I got several comments back on some

  • Buying Foreclosures – Tips and Clarification

    A lot of people think buying a foreclosure is a great way to make a quick buck. It isn’t. It requires industry specific knowledge, and a clear understanding of how the process works. This video blog below explains what goes into the process, and the extra “homework” you need to do before you buy a

  • AIG United Guaranty Mortgage Insurance Company Canada sold

    A group of private investors led by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan announced today an agreement to purchase AIG United Guaranty Mortgage Insurance Company Canada from AIG Inc. If you recall, AIG Inc. was one of the companies that received bail out money from the US government during the height of the credit crunch. The