Some people think that the only time to reach out to a mortgage broker is when they’re in the market for a new house. But as you’ll see below, mortgage brokers can assist you with a variety of financing needs at every stage of your (adult) life. In 2023,...
The longer days and warmer temperatures of spring herald an awakening not only in nature, but typically also in the country’s housing market. And with housing inventory being tighter than normal, a newly listed property is sure to generate some interest....
The Bank of Canada delivered a rate pause this morning, leaving its key lending rate unchanged at 4.50%.This is the Bank’s second pause following eight consecutive rate increases, which raised the overnight target rate by 425 bps since March 2022. In its...
If you’re a first-time buyer (or know somebody who is), you may be interested in knowing more about Canada’s brand new Tax-Free First Home Savings Account, of FHSA for short. The FHSA will let you save up to $8,000 tax-free annually—up to a $40,000...
With 2022 now in our rear-view mirror, it’s time to look ahead at what the coming year may have in store. I think it’s fair to say 2022 is a year many of us won’t soon forget. It was a year that started with Canadian house prices reaching their highest...
