Author: Jamie Dalgetty
Jamie Dalgetty
Through The Local Broker, I help Canadians better understand mortgages, home financing, and the decisions that come with buying, renewing, or refinancing a home. Through The Local Broker, I connect Canadians with independent, licensed mortgage professionals across Ontario across Ontario, which allows me to focus on explaining options clearly and helping readers understand what is realistic for their situation. The goal of this site is education first. Many of the articles here are based on real questions and scenarios that come up when people are navigating major financial decisions around homeownership. I focus on clarity, transparency, and long-term thinking rather than quick approvals or one-size-fits-all solutions.
Dollar cost averaging is one of the most straightforward investing strategies available to Canadians, yet it's often overlooked in favour of more complex approaches. This method…
Critical illness insurance provides a lump-sum payment if you're diagnosed with a covered serious illness like cancer, heart attack, or stroke. While the coverage can provide…
When preparing to sell your home in Canada, strategic upgrades can help maximize your selling price and attract more buyers. However, not all improvements offer the…
Financing an investment property in Canada involves different rules and requirements compared to purchasing a primary residence. Lenders view rental properties as higher risk investments, which…
Moving to Canada involves significant financial planning beyond the immigration process itself. Understanding the full range of living costs can help new immigrants create realistic budgets…
When it comes to paying down a mortgage, most homeowners focus on the interest rate and the term length. But how often you make your payments…
Many homeowners who locked into high fixed rates over the past few years are now facing an uncomfortable question: should you break your mortgage early to…
Staying safe online is no longer just about avoiding obvious scams or suspicious emails. Today’s digital threats are more subtle, more convincing, and more persistent, often…
Finding a lower mortgage rate is something almost every homeowner thinks about at some point. With housing costs high and budgets under pressure, the idea of…
For many Canadians, condo ownership has long been viewed as a more predictable and lower maintenance path into home ownership. While that can still be true…