The 2025 housing market is starting the year with optimism as the Bank of Canada announced today that it is lowering the overnight lending rate by 25 basis points from … [read more]
Building home equity is one of the greatest benefits of homeownership. Home equity gives you the financial freedom to borrow against your home for major expenses, invest in other opportunities, … [read more]
Borrowing costs are becoming more affordable ahead of the new year as the Bank of Canada announced today that it is lowering the overnight lending rate by 50 basis points … [read more]
The Bank of Canada expects that there will be more activity in the country’s real estate market, spurred by the central bank’s latest interest-rate cut and easier mortgage policies set … [read more]
Securing a mortgage pre-approval is one of the most crucial steps when buying a home. It provides clarity on your budget, strengthens your position as a buyer, and can ultimately … [read more]
Gen Z is entering adulthood at a time of economic flux, with many hoping to buy their first homes despite formidable barriers in Vancouver’s real estate market. Recent policy measures … [read more]
When purchasing a home, one of the most critical steps in the process is obtaining a home appraisal. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, understanding the significance … [read more]
Saving for a down payment can feel like an uphill battle, especially while juggling the costs of renting. However, with a strategic approach, you can successfully save for that future … [read more]
The housing market has seen dramatic shifts in light of soaring interest rates. While fixed-rate mortgages have traditionally been the preferred option for most homeowners, many borrowers are now turning … [read more]
After much anticipation, the Bank of Canada announced a significant rate cut of 50 basis points today, lowering the overnight lending rate to 3.75%. This marks the fourth rate cut … [read more]
The Bank of Canada is widely expected to cut its headline interest rate by an additional 2% or 2.5% points in the coming year, but fixed rates for five-year and … [read more]
Private mortgage investments are gaining popularity as more borrowers seek alternative financing solutions and investors recognize the advantages of this asset class. These unique investments offer several portfolio-enhancing features, from … [read more]
Strong forces may power the housing market higher in 2025, driven by falling interest rates and changes to mortgage rules. TD economist Rishi Sondhi, in an article by The Globe … [read more]
Investing in real estate can be a powerful strategy for building wealth and achieving financial freedom. However, securing suitable financing for your first investment property may present challenges. At the … [read more]
Over the last ten years, homeownership costs have soared, leaving many young millennials and Gen Z feeling as if homeownership is out of reach for their generations. From August 2014 … [read more]
CIBC predicts the Bank of Canada (BoC) will push for more aggressive rate cuts, and Canadians could see a significant drop as soon as December. In June, the Bank dropped … [read more]
On September 16, 2024, the Government of Canada introduced the most significant reforms to mortgage regulations in decades, aiming to unlock homeownership for more Canadians, especially younger generations struggling with … [read more]
Today, real estate prices are still wildly higher than they were pre-pandemic, but with their recent declines experts say the ideal time for buyers to come off the sidelines is … [read more]
The Bank of Canada announced its third interest rate cut of the year today, lowering rates by another 25 basis points to 4.25%. This follows two consecutive interest rate drops … [read more]
By the end of 2024, the Bank of Canada’s policy interest rate could be 1.25% lower than the recent peak rate of 5%. This is according to a new forecast … [read more]
On the heels of a second consecutive quarter-point interest rate cut from the Bank of Canada, Governing Council warned that cuts alone aren’t going to be a saving grace for … [read more]
On Wednesday, the Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points for the second time this year, bringing it down to 4.5%, its lowest since April … [read more]
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