Mortgage Blog

Newly Passed Bill C-4, What It Means for Canadian Mortgages

March 20, 2026 | Posted by: Hannah Wish

Newly Passed Bill C-4, What It Means for Canadian Mortgages If you are buying your first home, renewing a mortgage, or thinking about refinancing, newly passed Bill C-4 is worth understanding. It r ...

March 18-2026 - Bank of Canada maintains policy rate at 2.25%

March 18, 2026 | Posted by: Hannah Wish

The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%. The war in the Middle East has increased volatility in ...

Affordability challenges spread across Canadian cities

March 9, 2026 | Posted by: Hannah Wish

A new report from CMHC highlights something many Canadians are already feeling firsthand. Housing affordability challenges are no longer just a Toronto and Vancouver story. While those two cities ha ...

Spring 2026 Home Buying Canada, Listings vs Affordability

February 24, 2026 | Posted by: Hannah Wish

Spring 2026 Home Buying in Canada, Why More Listings Still Do Not Automatically Mean Affordable Payments If you are shopping for a home this spring, you may be hearing a confusing message, there ar ...

Tips for Picking the Right Home to Flip

February 20, 2026 | Posted by: Hannah Wish

Guide to Choosing a House to Flip for Maximum Profit Not every property will make a promising flip. Here is everything you need to know to maximize your profits from the very start while minimizing ...

Can Housing Upgrades Affect Your Insurance?

February 13, 2026 | Posted by: Hannah Wish

Home insurance |housing upgrades | home renovations Housing upgrades have the potential to leave you underinsured so it is important to always contact your home insurance before starting a home renov ...

Home Selling Season is Around the Corner: Tips to Get Ready

February 6, 2026 | Posted by: Hannah Wish

Home selling season is rapidly approaching. In most cases, spring is the top time to sell a home. One reason spring is the top-selling season is that home buyers align their moving schedule with their ...

Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early?

January 23, 2026 | Posted by: Hannah Wish

It's a dream to be able to pay off your mortgage early, but is there a downside? While it sounds like a great idea, there are some factors to consider before doing so. This article will ex ...

Real Estate 101: Essential Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

January 16, 2026 | Posted by: Hannah Wish

Buying a home is always a big decision, but when you're a first-time buyer it's even more important to get it right. Without home-buying experience to draw on, it's easy to make mistakes you could reg ...

10 Essential Tips for Taking Out Your First Mortgage

January 9, 2026 | Posted by: Hannah Wish

Taking out your first mortgage presents a major financial commitment, possibly the biggest one you'll ever make, so it's crucial that you get the best deal available. Getting a mortgage is often not a ...

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