Real Estate Investing 101
Posted on Nov 04, 2022
The real estate market is hot - and then it’s not! If you’ve been waiting for the market to cool and interest rates to stabilize, then you’re probably asking the question right now, ‘Is it the right time to buy an investment property?’
Investing in real estate a year ago would have meant buying property at a much higher price, resulting in a long-ga...
The State of The Real Estate Market: An October 2022 Update
Posted on Oct 12, 2022
2022 will go down as one of the most interesting and changeable real estate markets anyone can remember in recent history. With a looming recession on the horizon and the market possibly flipping to a buyer's market in 2023, what should we expect by the end of 2022 and into 2023.
According to Desjardins, the market is projected to fall 24% from the...
To Fix Or Go Variable. That Is The Question.
Posted on Oct 05, 2022
When it comes to locking in a fixed or a variable interest rate, it could feel like deciding to get on a rollercoaster or stay on the safe sideline.
While a fixed rate provides security and keeps you safely locked in for a five-year period, it is usually set at a higher rate than the variable.
It also means that should interest rates go down, you cou...
3 Surprising Ways To Add Value to Your Home
Posted on Oct 05, 2022
You may be in a position where you are thinking about selling your home. Maybe the kids have flown the nest, and you're looking for a smaller home to suit your size. Or you are looking for a larger home to fit the family. Maybe you want a dual residence to help your parents out or bring in extra income.
There are many reasons you may want to sell, a...
The Latest Rate Increase: What Does It Mean For You?
Posted on Sep 23, 2022
The Not So Great News
Now For The Good News
While this may feel like a gloomy start to...
Is Inflation nearing a peak? Some economist think so...
Posted on Jul 21, 2022
Despite June’s headline CPI inflation reading rising to a near-40-year high, it was less than markets had expected.That could signal that inflation is finally nearing a peak, which would be welcome news to the Bank of Canada as it plans its next rate hike on September 7.In June, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) accelerated to an annual rate of 8.1%—i...
