Rate Announcement July 12, 2023
The Bank of Canada announced its latest interest rate decision this morning, along with new economic projections. Unsurprisingly, the benchmark rate increased a quarter percent, […]
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Rising Rents in Alberta
If you’re looking for an affordable place to rent in Alberta’s major cities, it’s becoming a challenge. The average rent price in Alberta and across […]
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Rate Announcement June 7, 2023
After hitting pause on rates, the Bank of Canada decided to increase their overnight target rate today to 4.75 percent from 4.5 percent. The prime […]
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Rate Announcement April 12, 2023
On April 12, 2023, the Bank of Canada announced that it would maintain its key interest rate. The overnight target rate remains at 4.5%, keeping […]
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First Home Savings Account
Have you heard about the new tax-free First Home Savings Account (FHSA) for first-time home buyers? You can now contribute up to $8,000/year, with a […]
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Rate Announcement March 8, 2023
For the first time in a year, the Bank of Canada has left its overnight target rate unchanged. The overnight target rate remains at 4.5%, […]
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Rate Announcement January 25, 2023
The Bank of Canada has raised its overnight target rate by 25 basis points, bringing it to 4.50%. This will drive the prime rate to […]
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Proposed Mortgage Changes
New proposed mortgage changes may affect how much a person can qualify for in the near future. Find out if the new proposed rules will […]
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Top 2022 Mortgage Headlines
As a homeowner with a mortgage, staying updated on mortgage headlines is essential. I want to share with you a few of the top Canadian […]
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Rate Announcement December 7, 2022
On Dec 7, 2022, the Bank of Canada made another increase to the policy interest rate. Prime went up another half a percent, bringing the […]
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