The Bank of Canada maintained its pace of monetary tightening, raising the overnight target rate by 50 bps to 4.25%. They noted that Q3 growth surprised on the high side but should stall in Q4 and the first half of 2023. They will consider further rate hikes next year. View this email in your browser […]

What is the average age of a first-time homebuyer in Canada? by Corben Grant on 20 Apr 2022 Homeownership is one of the major values that many Canadians share. After all, it’s often seen as a major milestone in one’s life to be able to buy your first home. This is not surprising when you […]

MANY OF MY CLIENTS WONDER WHY REAL ESTATE PRICES IN BC AND OR CANADA GOING UP, HERE IS THE EXPLANATION TO THAT FROM VARIOUS SOURCES NATIONAL POST NEWS:-   Aging in place: How Baby Boomers are breaking Canada’s real estate market In one of the tightest real estate markets ever recorded in Canada, Boomers are […]

When the Future Becomes the Present. Thinking about retirement before it happens is just common sense. But what questions should you be asking yourself? While seeking the advice of a professional like a retirement advisor can be helpful, there are a few questions to start thinking about as you begin to plan. Deciding early what […]

Bank of Canada Hikes Policy Rate by 25 bps, and Sustains Current Bond Holdings. Bank of Canada Starts Hiking Rates, Signalling More To Come The Governing Council of the Bank of Canada raised the overnight policy rate target by a quarter percentage point in a widely expected move and signalled that more hikes would be […]

5 Reasons to Invest in a Home Inspection. While home inspections might not be the most exciting part of your home buying journey, they are extremely important and can save you money and a major headache in the long run. In a competitive housing market, there can sometimes be pressure to make an offer right […]