August 7, 2023
Navigating the Shifts in Canadian Real Estate: The Mortgage Dilemma and the Recreational Property Market
The Canadian real estate landscape is evolving rapidly, impacted by a confluence of factors such as…
July 27, 2023
The Bank of Canada Raises Interest Rates for the Third Time This Year
The Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate again this month to 5%. This is the third rate hike…
July 19, 2023
New Housing Minister Steps Up to the Plate
Central Nova MP Sean Fraser was sworn in as Canada’s new housing minister on July 26. Fraser…
June 7, 2023
Unlocking Your Home’s True Potential: The Unbeatable Advantage of a CHIP Reverse Mortgage
In the throes of 2023, we're witnessing a decline in real estate transactions attributed to…
April 26, 2023
Interest Rates – April, 2023
The Bank of Canada left the overnight policy rate at 4.5%, as expected this month, stating their…
February 26, 2023
Everything You Need to Know About Ottawa’s New Vacant Unit Tax
The deadline to declare your residency to avoid Ottawa’s new vacant unit tax is approaching. Home…
February 9, 2023
Mortgage Market 2023: What’s in Store?
According to financial experts, 2023 could be a more stable year for mortgages. That’s good news…
January 26, 2023
Things First-Time Home Buyers Do That Can Cost Them $$
Getting A Mortgage Can Be Challenging The process of applying for a mortgage comes with many rules…
January 26, 2023
More People Are Carrying Mortgages Into Retirement. Is This A Good Idea?
More Older Canadians Have Mortgages Between 2016 and 2021 the number of Canadians with a mortgage…
December 21, 2022
5 Mistakes First-Time Home Buyers Make
1. Underestimating Costs Using a mortgage calculator is an important first step in deciding whether…