-Apr 32 minReal Estate Markets and TrendsNew housing measures expected in upcoming federal budget by Barrie Mortgage Broker Vince SavoiaAs your trusted mortgage broker, I’m always looking for developments that can impact your homeownership journey. This month brings some...
-Aug 11, 20233 minReal Estate Markets and TrendsWhen the going gets tough, Canadian homebuyers get creativeFaced with high (and still climbing) interest rates and a housing market that just won’t quit, Canadians are getting creative in their...
-May 13, 20232 minFinancial and Retirement PlanningLearning about the new First Home Savings Account (FHSA) programWith the market starting to stabilize, and in many markets housing prices starting to rise again, maybe you or someone you know is...
-Mar 9, 20232 minReal Estate Markets and TrendsFour Ways to Take Control and Thrive in a Challenging MarketIf you’re struggling financially as a result of increased living expenses and interest rates, you are not alone. A lot of Canadians are...
-Feb 13, 20232 minReal Estate Markets and TrendsWhere is the housing market going in 2023?With 2023 underway, and the latest Bank of Canada rate increase to 4.5%, combined with the stress of the increased cost of living on...
-Nov 2, 20222 minReal Estate Markets and TrendsThinking of buying? Don't be put off by high rates.2022 has already been tough on Canadians’ wallets, and recent economic data shows the pain is unlikely to end soon. Inflation continues...
-Oct 6, 20222 minReal Estate Markets and TrendsA fresh look at the opportunities in today’s housing marketWhen news reports present a consistently gloomy view of rising rates and the distinctly negative impact on the housing market, it’s easy...
-Jun 1, 20223 minFinancial and Retirement PlanningHow rising rates can affect your mortgageThe one-two-punch of supply chain issues and the war in Ukraine has pushed inflation in Canada to its highest level in 30 years and...
-Apr 13, 20221 minReal Estate Markets and TrendsThe Bank of Canada raises its overnight rate to 1.00%The Bank of Canada announced today that it has raised the overnight rate by .50% to 1.00%, to curb rising inflation due to "Russia's...
-Mar 1, 20223 minReal Estate Markets and TrendsHigher interest rates are here. What does that mean to you?The Bank of Canada has been signalling for a while now that they will respond to inflation by raising interest rates. Sure enough, on...
-Dec 14, 20213 minReal Estate Markets and TrendsPreparing for Higher RatesGiven inflationary pressures, the Bank of Canada indicated in their last rate announcement that rate hikes could take place earlier than...