by Robert Stanfield | Mar 18, 2022 | Blog, Economy, Mortgage
The average mortgage comes up for renewal every five years. And, as you know, a lot can happen over a five-year period. That’s why it’s important to look at your needs and goals every time your mortgage is set to renew to ensure you negotiate the mortgage product and...
by Robert Stanfield | Mar 4, 2022 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
When shopping for a mortgage, many people tend to focus exclusively on obtaining the lowest rate. This is due, in large part, to advertising messages indicating that this is the best action to take. Unquestionably, rate is an extremely important component of any...
by Robert Stanfield | Feb 4, 2022 | Announcements, Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
In its first policy interest rate announcement of the year – on January 26th – the Bank of Canada (BoC) maintained its current record-low rate of 0.25%. The decision was in line with 2021 forecasts that a rate hike would occur in the second or third quarter of 2022....
by Robert Stanfield | Jan 28, 2022 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
Investing in real estate can be an extremely rewarding experience, especially if you’re properly prepared for the journey. The potential to make money is fairly strong through steady income and appreciation, although return on investment is never guaranteed. In order...
by Robert Stanfield | Jan 21, 2022 | Announcements, Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
New Bank of Canada (BoC) findings reveal that investors account for 19% of home purchases dating back to 2014 – steadily outpacing other types of homebuyers during the pandemic. The report, Housing Demand in Canada: A novel approach to classifying mortgaged...
by Robert Stanfield | Jan 14, 2022 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership
It seems Canadian homebuyers are still struggling to catch a break. We know all too well that COVID-19 has significantly impacted Canada’s housing market. Low supply and high demand have led to exorbitant purchase prices, and new construction builds have been...
