Alternative Lending
Alternative Lending When traditional lenders (such as banks or credit unions) deny mortgage financing, it can be easy to feel...
Residential Mortgage Commentary - Inflation & Interest Rates: Lead Characters for 2023
A lot of the recent talk in financial and real estate circles has been centering on the possibility of a pause in the Bank of Canada’s...
2023 Financial Resolutions!
After the whirlwind economic year we have had, making your finances work for you is already top of mind for most Canadians as we head...
Budgeting for the Year Ahead!
With the recent inflation and rising prices occurring across the country, it is time to take control of your finances. One of the...
Today's Central Bank Announcement
The Bank of Canada ends 2022 with another interest rate hike. Find more here. At 10 am eastern, the Bank of Canada announced another...
Residential Market Commentary - 5 year terms & variable rates fall from favour
The latest look at the residential mortgage industry by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation shows some marked changes in the market...
Residential Mortgage Commentary - Employment, inflation & interest rates
The news on the economy, inflation and the future of interest rates has been mixed over the past week or so. Most of the recent analysis...
Enjoy a Debt-Free Holiday
The holidays are coming up! As much as these celebrations bring us joy and harmony, they can also bring us stress. This is particularly...
Winterizing Your Home
With the changing of the seasons, it can be a good time to take stock of your home and ensure you are ready for the colder weather. To...
Don't Be House Poor
Having the biggest and best home on the block sounds great – but not if it is at the expense of your life and monthly finances! Be smart...