by Ana Costa | Jan 7, 2022 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
For its final announcement of the year – on December 8th, 2021 – the Bank of Canada (BoC) maintained its target overnight interest rate at 0.25% with the expectation that a rate hike would occur in the second or third quarter of 2022, possibly in time for the spring...
by Ana Costa | Dec 3, 2021 | Blog, Homeownership
Multigenerational living is more popular than ever before during the current real estate boom as more Canadians pool their resources with parents or grandparents and buy a single property to make homeownership more affordable. Multigenerational homes enable...
by Ana Costa | Nov 19, 2021 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
If you’re in the market to buy a home and wondering about the first step, start by creating a comprehensive checklist to help navigate the process and ensure you’re prepared for everything that’s involved. One of the items that should appear towards the top of that...
by Ana Costa | Oct 15, 2021 | Blog, Homeownership
Experts are continually weighing in on the age-old debate of whether it makes more sense for Canadians to buy or rent your home. While buying a home in many parts of the country is a tall order, if you can afford it, you’ll be better off financially compared to...
by Ana Costa | Aug 20, 2021 | Economy, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
“OK boomer”. This common, cross-generational catchphrase with a hint of affection and a heap of irony is used by younger generations when speaking to those whose opinions and outlooks are perceived to be out of touch. Just the same, Canada’s boomers (aka Baby Boomers)...
