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Benefits of Buying a New Home in the Summer

May 17, 2023 | Posted by: Cathy Henbest

Summertime brings sunny days, warm weather, and an ideal opportunity for house hunting. If you're considering buying a new home, the summer months offer several advantages worth considering. In this ...

Learning about the new First Home Savings Account (FHSA) program

May 15, 2023 | Posted by: Cathy Henbest

With the market starting to stabilize, and in many markets housing prices starting to rise again, maybe you or someone you know is looking at purchasing their first home before home prices rise too mu ...

First-Time Home Buyer Budgeting: What You Need to Know

April 20, 2023 | Posted by: Cathy Henbest

As a first-time home buyer, budgeting is an essential part of the home buying process. By carefully planning your finances and considering all of the costs associated with purchasing a home, you can e ...

Should I break my mortgage early?

April 19, 2023 | Posted by: Cathy Henbest

The house you’ve had your eye on for years comes up for sale and you jump at it, interest rates have dropped or another lender is offering you what appears to be a better deal, you’ve rece ...

Struggling homeowners ask, 'Can I hang on long enough for rates to come down?'

April 12, 2023 | Posted by: Cathy Henbest

Scenarios like the ones below are playing out all across Canada, in big and small markets, as homeowners grapple with the effects of inflation and high interest rates. It may be a few years before we ...

Bank Of Canada Rate Update April 12, 2023

April 12, 2023 | Posted by: Cathy Henbest

Bank of Canada maintains policy rate, continues quantitative tightening The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 4.5%, with the Bank Rate at 4.75% and the deposit rate at 4. ...

What first-time homebuyers can expect with the new tax-free First Home Savings Account

April 5, 2023 | Posted by: Cathy Henbest

Since it was proposed in the 2022 Federal Budget, we've learned more details about this exciting new program aimed at helping first-time homebuyers purchase a home. The bill is ...

Tax Rule Changes for 2023 and beyond

March 29, 2023 | Posted by: Cathy Henbest

Tax-Free First Home Savings Account The Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (FHSA) rules should become effective April 1, 2023. You can contribute up to $40,000 over your lifetime and up to $8,000 fo ...

5 Things NOT to do When Selling Your Home

March 16, 2023 | Posted by: Cathy Henbest

The process of selling a residential property can be time-consuming and emotionally involving, especially if it is your first sale. While your home's curb appeal influences a prospective buyer's poten ...

Four Ways to Take Control and Thrive in a Challenging Market

March 9, 2023 | Posted by: Cathy Henbest

If you're struggling financially as a result of increased living expenses and interest rates, you are not alone. A lot of Canadians are feeling a little helpless these days, with talk of rising intere ...

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