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Bank of Canada June Rate Hold: Mortgage Strategy 2025
June 23, 2025 | Posted by: Barry Johnson
Why the June Rate Hold Matters On June 4 2025, the Bank of Canada (BoC) left its overnight rate unchanged at 2.75 % for the fourth meeting in a row (Source: Bank of Canada press release, June 4 202 ...
read moreWhy the Bank of Canada’s Rate Pause Isn’t a Green Light for Cheap Mortgages
June 8, 2025 | Posted by: Barry Johnson
If you've been waiting for interest rates to drop before locking in a mortgage, you're not alone. On June 5, 2025, the Bank of Canada (BoC) decided to hold its overnight lending rate at 4.75%, marking ...
read moreJune 4-2025 - Bank of Canada holds policy rate at 2.75%
June 4, 2025 | Posted by: Barry Johnson
The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 2.75%, with the Bank Rate at 3% and the deposit rate at 2.70%. Since the April Monetary Policy Report, the US administration h ...
read moreMortgage Renewals in 2025: Navigating Payment Increases Amid Rising Rates
May 17, 2025 | Posted by: Barry Johnson
If you're among the thousands of Canadian homeowners with a mortgage renewal coming up in 2025, you might already be concerned about what rising interest rates could mean for your monthly payments. Du ...
read moreMortgage Renewals in Early 2025 – Where Might Rates End Up?
May 4, 2025 | Posted by: Barry Johnson
A friendly guide for Canadian homeowners who are about to renegotiate one of the biggest contracts of their lives. Introduction - Why Everyone Is Talking About 2025 Renewals If your mortgage is co ...
read more7 Financial Tips for People Looking to Buy an Investment Property in Canada
May 1, 2025 | Posted by: Daryl Johnson
Investing in real estate can be a powerful way to build wealth, but it's essential to approach it with a well-thought-out strategy. Here are seven financial tips to help you purchase an investment pro ...
read moreMortgage Renewals: What You Need to Know
May 1, 2025 | Posted by: Daryl Johnson
With 60% of upcoming mortgage renewals facing higher rates, many homeowners are wondering what their best move is. The good news? Higher incomes and a paid-down principal can help offset some of the i ...
read moreIs Owning a Home Becoming a Thing of the Past?
May 1, 2025 | Posted by: Daryl Johnson
You’ve probably heard the phrase “You will own nothing and be happy.” Honestly, I’ve always thought it was a dumb slogan. No, I don’t believe there’s some secret Il ...
read moreFacing Economic Change with Confidence: Smart Moves for Homeowners & Buyers
May 1, 2025 | Posted by: Daryl Johnson
Recent reports show a dip in Canadian business and consumer confidence, with one in three companies anticipating a potential recession within the year. While that may sound concerning, it’s also ...
read moreUnderstanding Capital Gains in Canada
May 1, 2025 | Posted by: Daryl Johnson
What Are Capital Gains? Capital gains refer to the profit you earn when you sell a capital asset-such as property or investments-for more than its original purchase price. For example, if you bought ...
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