Some excellent advice from my friends at Pillar to Post! With autumn just around the corner, now is the perfect time for homeowners to get their property in shape and help avoid problems in the months ahead. Here are six key jobs to tackle before cold weather sets in. Caulk around exterior door and window […]

Some great insight on the recent Bank of Canada hold on interest rates from DLC’s Dr. Sherry Cooper, Chief Economist. The Bank of Canada held the target overnight rate at steady at 1.75% for the seventh consecutive decision date but will monitor closely the impact of the US-China trade war on economic activity around the […]

AUGUST 27, 2019 – Some valuable insight on the new FTHBI from our friends at Zoocasa. For those living in BC, the impact will not be the same as in many other provinces across the country.  Good news for those looking to break into the Canadian housing market: the new federal First-Time Home Buyer Incentive […]

Are interest rates headed for change? Some valuable insight from our friends at First National Canadian employment took an unexpected hit in July and that has market watchers turning to the Bank of Canada to see if there will be a response.  There are a few forecasters predicting a rate cut by the bank in […]

A valuable outline from our friends at Planswell to help you reach your home ownership goals! While it doesn’t always make sense for everyone, home ownership is often a financial goal for many Canadians. It can be the ideal setting to raise a family, build wealth in equity, or set yourself up for retirement. A […]

Insight from our friends at FNAT… As was widely predicted the U.S. Federal Reserve has gone ahead with an interest rate cut. It is the first reduction by the American central bank since the financial collapse more than a decade ago. The Fed trimmed a quarter-point off its benchmark rate bringing it to a range […]

A current view on today’s interest rate environment from our friends at FNAT. Some more weight has been added to the scale that is tipping in favour of an interest cut in the United States.  Economic growth, in the U.S., slowed to 2.1% in the second quarter, down a full percentage point, from 3.1% in […]

Some great insight into when it’s the right time to get into the market from our friends at EQ Bank. When it comes to real estate, one of the most common questions is: when is the best time to buy? The typical response is the best time to buy was yesterday and the second best […]

Some great tips from our friends at Pillar & Post on helping to maintain your property’s value! Exterior Upkeep To Do Now Try these essential tips to keep your home’s exterior in good shape and to help preserve its value. ROOF AND SIDING Use binoculars to check the roof for missing or damaged shingles. Flashing […]

 Finally some good news for buyers and valuable insight from Dr. Sherry Cooper, Chief Economist at DLC Dominion Lending. The interest rate used by the federally regulated banks in mortgage stress tests has declined for the first time since 2016, making it a bit easier to get a mortgage. This is particularly important for first-time […]