It bears no need for repeating, but we’ll say it once again – Ottawa (and most of Canada) is experiencing the hottest ever real estate market in history. If you’re a property owner and are looking to move this year, there’s no better time to...
With Canadians and the Canadian economy facing an unprecedented level of uncertainty due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Bank of Canada has reassured prospective homeowners that its interest rates will remain at a near historic low for several years to come. The Bank’s Governing Council...
Do you know the difference between fixed-rate mortgages or variable (sometimes called adjustable-rate) mortgages? Each mortgage type is affected by different market conditions and each offers its own advantages or disadvantages. One of the most important steps in financing your home is choosing which type...
The long awaited and anticipated interest rate announcement was released from the Bank of Canada this afternoon. As many expected, the Bank of Canada raised the interest rate to 1.25% - the highest level since 2009. A strong Canadian economy, as demonstrated by a positive...
If you own a home in Canada, are currently house-hunting, or are looking to buy sometime in the near future, you’ve no doubt been following the news closely for the past few months. As soon as word hit that the Office of the Superintendent of...