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    The Edmonton mortgage journal.

    The Edmonton mortgage journal is where Artisan Mortgages writes the file down: first homes, renewals, fixed versus variable, and pre-approvals. Funded volume shown on the homepage is $337 million for the brokerage.

    First-Time Home Buyers in BC: 7 Property and Closing Checks
    First-Time Buyers
    October 15, 2026 7 min read

    First-Time Home Buyers in BC: 7 Property and Closing Checks

    Seven checks for your first BC home: property financing, strata records, insurance, offer conditions, taxes, registered savings and closing arrangements.

    Artisan Mortgages
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    The First-Time Buyer's Playbook for 2026
    First-Time Buyers
    April 12, 2026 8 min read

    The First-Time Buyer's Playbook for 2026

    From minimum down payments to the First Home Savings Account, here's the complete, no-jargon guide to your first mortgage in Canada.

    Moses LamMoses Lam
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    Fixed or Variable? Compare the Costs and Tradeoffs
    Rates & Strategy
    March 28, 2026 8 min read

    Fixed or Variable? Compare the Costs and Tradeoffs

    Compare fixed and variable mortgages in Canada: payment changes, prepayment penalties, and flexibility. Use your timeline and budget to weigh the tradeoffs.

    Lukas ZapataLukas Zapata
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    Your Renewal Is Negotiable: The Artisan Renewal Strategy
    Refinance & Renewal
    March 10, 2026 8 min read

    Your Renewal Is Negotiable: The Artisan Renewal Strategy

    Compare an Alberta mortgage renewal before you sign the bank's letter. The 120-day window, a straight switch, and when a refinance is the better path.

    Moses LamMoses Lam
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    Self-Employed? Here's How to Get a Mortgage in 2026
    Self-Employed
    August 1, 2026 8 min read

    Self-Employed? Here's How to Get a Mortgage in 2026

    Self-employed mortgages in Canada use reported income, not sales. How notices of assessment, bank statements, and a private bridge actually get underwritten.

    Bea NguyenBea Nguyen
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    The Mortgage Pre-Approval Playbook: What You Need to Know
    First-Time Buyers
    July 15, 2026 8 min read

    The Mortgage Pre-Approval Playbook: What You Need to Know

    Understand mortgage pre-approval in Canada: documents, rate holds, and conditions. Learn what the lender still needs to check before approving your purchase.

    Ash DumlaoAsh Dumlao
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