Suzanne is Officially Retiring

Suzanne is Officially Retiring

After nearly thirty years at the helm of The Personal Mortgage Group, Suzanne is “retiring”. I put the term retiring in quotes because, as any of you who have worked with Suzanne would know, she’s not the type to slow down. Suzanne is kicking off her “retirement” by building a new home for herself and running a bustling B&B on the island of Roatan in Honduras. I wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on the hard work and sacrifices Suzanne has made over the years to build The Personal Mortgage Group from one room in a rented apartment to the thriving and respected business it is today. It’s hard to believe that this story starts with a broke single mom dragging her 8-year old...

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National Mortgage Conference, 2019

National Mortgage Conference, 2019

PMG attends the National Mortgage Conference in Toronto, Nov 17-18. Joining over 1,200 delegates over two days at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, we took in plenty of info and had the opportunity to connect with many other likeminded mortgage professionals. This...
Trade Disputes Dampening the Economy

Trade Disputes Dampening the Economy

The ongoing US-China trade dispute will continue to play a major role in dampening the US economy. According to Benjamin Tal’s recent article, more and more studies are debunking Trump’s claim that Chinese companies are bearing the brunt of the tariffs. While in fact,...
An Update from Chris!

An Update from Chris!

Welcome to the World, Zack Spring Renovation Season Chris is a new Dad! We at PMG wanted to share the announcement that Chris and his wife Jenn welcomed their first born, Zack last month.  Zachary Koa born February 6, weighing 6lbs 15oz.  We wish them all the best...
Genworth Report: Hamilton Overview

Genworth Report: Hamilton Overview

Take a look at the Sales-to-Listing Ratio and summary provided by Genworth. Here’s what you need to know:  We are moving towards a balanced market, so buyers can expect an easier time over the next couple months. Sellers can expect a longer process, but sales...
The Variable Rate War is Heating Up

The Variable Rate War is Heating Up

“Mortgage shoppers looking to get a variable rate are in luck. The country’s biggest banks are currently slashing rates and clamouring for their business,” states a report by Canadian Mortgage Trends. You can (and should) read the full article here. So...