Bank of Canada Increases its Benchmark Interest Rate to 2.50%
Today, the Bank of Canada increased its overnight benchmark interest rate 100 basis points to 2.50% from 1.50% in June – the largest...
Residential Market Commentary - Real Estate Knowledge Gap
Another one of the country’s big financial institutions has produced a survey that suggests Canadian homebuyers and homeowners are...
Reposition your Debts through Mortgage Financing
If you’re a homeowner looking to optimize your finances, consider taking advantage of your home’s equity to reposition any existing debts...
Unsure about the Housing Market....let's talk!
If you’ve been thinking about buying a property, whether that be your first home, next home, forever home, or a home to retire into, the...
Interest Rate Options
In terms of interest rates there are 3 options for institutional closed mortgages (even though everyone thinks there is 2)….. Fixed Rate...
GDS-TDS Ratios Explained
One of the major qualifiers lenders look at when considering your application for mortgage financing is your debt service ratios. Now,...
Questions to ask Yourself before Listing your Home!
Deciding to list your home for sale is a big decision. And while there are many reasons you might want/need to sell, here are 3 questions...
Summer Backyard Reno Ideas
With summer underway, it might be time to consider a backyard upgrade! These don’t have to be luxurious or expensive, but a couple tweaks...
Thinking of Moving? Tips for Selling in Today's Market
The housing market continues to favor sellers as we move into the summer months. If you’re thinking of selling, this is a great time to...
New to Canada?
Canada has seen a surge of international migration over the last few years. With all these new faces in town wanting to plant roots in...
