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Important Steps for Renewing Your Mortgage

Important Steps for Renewing Your Mortgage

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...
2022 Forecast – Interest Rates, Inflation & Housing

2022 Forecast – Interest Rates, Inflation & Housing

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....
Bank of Canada Report Finds 19% of Homebuyers are Investors

Bank of Canada Report Finds 19% of Homebuyers are Investors

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...
Court Decision Could Offer Pre-Construction Buyer Protection

Court Decision Could Offer Pre-Construction Buyer Protection

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...
How to Prepare for Higher Interest Rates

How to Prepare for Higher Interest Rates

by Robert Stanfield | Jan 7, 2022 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage

For its final announcement of the year – on December 8th, 2021 – the Bank of Canada (BoC) maintained its target overnight interest rate at 0.25% with the expectation that a rate hike would occur in the second or third quarter of 2022, possibly in time for the spring...
Examining Co-ownership – an Alternative to Traditional Homebuying

Examining Co-ownership – an Alternative to Traditional Homebuying

by Robert Stanfield | Oct 1, 2021 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage

For most people, the pursuit of homeownership is a journey worth taking, but the requirements for making it to the finish line can prove difficult. This holds true during normal circumstances but, in the midst of a global pandemic, the process has become even more...
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