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November is Financial Literacy Month!

November is Financial Literacy Month!

by Frances Hinojosa | Nov 17, 2023 | Announcements, Finance

Your financial well-being is at the core of our mission as mortgage agents and brokers. And Financial Literacy Month is a great opportunity for you to get empowered and ensure you always make informed decisions regarding your mortgage and overall financial health....
Bank of Canada Publishes First Summary of Deliberations

Bank of Canada Publishes First Summary of Deliberations

by Frances Hinojosa | Feb 17, 2023 | Announcements, Blog, Economy

In its very first summary of deliberations released this month, the Bank of Canada (BoC) pointed to a tight labour market, strong GDP growth and the risk of inflation getting stuck above 2% as the rationale for raising its key rate by a quarter of a percentage point...
It May Be Cheaper to Buy Than Rent Right Now

It May Be Cheaper to Buy Than Rent Right Now

by Frances Hinojosa | Dec 16, 2022 | Announcements, Homeownership

There are many benefits to homeownership in any market. It’s important not to let the media tarnish your homeownership journey. And with average rent in Canada rising nearly 12% year-over-year in October 2022 to almost $2,000 – according to the National Rent Report –...
Rates Expected to Continue Rising

Rates Expected to Continue Rising

by Frances Hinojosa | Jul 15, 2022 | Announcements, Blog, Economy, Mortgage

In an effort to stabilize the economy and curtail rising inflation and hot housing markets, the Bank of Canada (BoC) has been steadily increasing interest rates – most recently on July 13th when the overnight rate rose a full percent, which was the fourth consecutive...
Looking to Buy a Home? Federal Budget Initiatives May Help

Looking to Buy a Home? Federal Budget Initiatives May Help

by Frances Hinojosa | May 20, 2022 | Announcements, Blog, Mortgage

Looking to Buy a Home? Federal Budget Initiatives May Help 5 housing-related highlights from the federal budget: Tax-Free First Home Savings Account. Beginning in January 2023, this new account will allow prospective homebuyers to contribute up to $40,000 ($8,000 per...
2022 Forecast – Interest Rates, Inflation & Housing

2022 Forecast – Interest Rates, Inflation & Housing

by Frances Hinojosa | Feb 4, 2022 | Announcements, Blog, Economy, Finance, 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....
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