We expect the BoC to continue cutting the policy rate in 25-bps increments until it reaches 2.5% this Spring, triggering continued strengthe

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 1.8% year-over-year in December, a slight decrease from the 1.9% rise in November. The main...

Today is President Trump's inauguration day in the US, and contrary to earlier threats, officials have announced that he will not impose...

The BoC slashed the overnight rate by 50 bps this morning , bringing the policy rate down to 3.25%. The market had priced in nearly 90%...

By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, December 2, 2024 The federal government has introduced another...

By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, November 4, 2024 As of Nov. 21, the landscape for homeowners is...

By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, September 16, 2024 Being approved for a mortgage is about more than...

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.0% year over year in August, the slowest pace since February 2021, and down from a 2.5% gain in...

By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, August 26, 2024 What’s the best rate I can get? Your credit score...

By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, July 23, 2024 Closing costs are one-time expenses associated with...

By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, July 6, 2024 One of the biggest hurdles in buying a home these days...

By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, June 18, 2024 If you are like most people who either have a mortgage...

By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, May 14, 2024 The 2024 federal budget, announced on April 16 by...

With the amount of information shared on the internet and social media, identity theft and Ponzi schemes are happening regularly.

Your mortgage amortization period is the number of years it will take you to pay off your mortgage. Depending on your choice of...

By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, March 20, 2024 Investing is a fundamental aspect of building wealth...

By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, March 5, 2024 We are in tax season and many people have already...

By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, February 21, 2024 With higher interest rates, inflation, rising...

By Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, as seen in "New Home + Condo Guide" magazine, January 9,, 2024 With higher interest rates, inflation, rising...

Let’s talk about escrow! While this arrangement may not necessarily impact your mortgage, it can be helpful to understand should anything...