Interest-rate change and its effect on real estate market
Posted on Sep 17, 2025
The Bank of Canada's anticipated cautious approach in lowering the interest rate by 25 basis points (0.25 per cent) could have a positive and possibly decisive effect on real estate. Firstly, it makes it possible for more buyers to enter the market by qualifying for a mortgage. Secondly, it could make variable-rate mortgages and mortgage renewals e...
Two countries, two interest-rate cuts anticipated
Posted on Sep 16, 2025
The latest interest-rate announcements from Canada and the United States has, as always, generated speculation about whether there will be a rate cut on the table in both countries. The consensus seems to be there will be — on Wednesday, September 17 — and in both cases the most popular figure is .25 per cent.
The current Bank of Canada policy rate...
Home insurance for first-time buyers
Posted on Sep 08, 2025
As the buyers’ market continues, it’s logical that creates more opportunity for buyers to invest in homes for the first time in their lives. As with almost all “firsts” there can be some surprises.
Home insurance can be one of them.
Whether the first-time buyer goes shopping for a policy or enlist the services of an insurance broker, they’ll need to...