Fixed of Variable? With rates on the rise, which option is best for you? Should you stick wth the stability of a fixed mortgage rate or roll the dice with a...
Author - Candace Perko
Switching Lenders if Necessary There is potential for security and/or savings for those who are proactive in managing their mortgage. You may think renewing or...
You Have Options! The traditional approach to obtaining a mortgage, whether it be purchasing, switching or refinancing your home, is to go to a bank. But did...
Is your burger fully loaded or plain? With fixed interest reaching levels not seen for at least 15+ years, it may be enticing to consider the lowest rate offer...
CMHC Eco Plus Helping make energy-efficient and low carbon housing choices more affordable Effective June 20, 2022, CMHC’s Green Home program is now CMHC Eco...
CMHC Housing Market Outlook Spring 2022 The CMHC Housing Market Outlook provides forward-looking analysis into Canada’s housing markets. This helps anticipate...
What’s in the Federal Budget for Home buyers? The federal government has earmarked more than $10 billion in new spending for housing-related initiatives, much...
Rate Hikes Are Here … Why? The Bank of Canada has finally increased its key interest rate to 0.5%, the rate had been held at 0.25% since the pandemic...
Unconditional Offers If you’re planning to buy a new home, you will make an offer* to start negotiations with the homeowner on the house you’ve chosen. There...
Variable Mortgage Rates Last month we talked about factors that determine fixed mortgage rates. Now we’ll address variable mortgage rates and the factors that...
