by jordant | Mar 18, 2026 | Current Real Estate Trends and Updates, Mortgage Advice
Mortgage Renewal Pressure on Retirees: The Overlooked Risk for Older Canadian Homeowners With so much conversation around mortgage renewals right now, it’s easy to focus on rate increases alone. But there’s a group of homeowners we’re not talking about nearly enough....
by jordant | Mar 11, 2026 | Current Real Estate Trends and Updates, Mortgage Advice
When your mortgage term comes up for renewal, your lender will typically send you a renewal offer a few months before the term expires. For many homeowners, the process feels straightforward: review the rate, sign the paperwork, and move on. And sometimes, that’s...
by jordant | Nov 9, 2025 | Current Real Estate Trends and Updates
This year’s federal budget, called Canada Strong, is certainly living up to its name. Big promises. Big spending. Big goals. And for those of us here in BC, it’s especially big on housing—something that affects all of us, whether you’re buying, renewing, or just...
by jordant | Sep 29, 2025 | Current Real Estate Trends and Updates, Mortgage Advice
…and Why a Mortgage Broker Matters British Columbia’s real estate market has undergone dramatic transformation over the past 15 years. Since 2010, a series of new rules, taxes, zoning reforms, and consumer protections have reshaped not only how homes are bought...
by jordant | Sep 8, 2025 | Current Real Estate Trends and Updates, Mortgage Rates
Canada’s latest employment report has significantly increased the likelihood of an interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada on September 17. Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey (LFS) for August shows a loss of nearly 66,000 jobs for the month. That follows a drop...
by jordant | Jul 19, 2025 | Current Real Estate Trends and Updates, Mortgage Advice
In 2025, the fixed vs. variable mortgage decision is less about chasing the lowest rate and more about aligning your loan with your financial strategy. After two years of economic turbulence—rate hikes, surprise inflation data, and shifting Bank of Canada signals—the...
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