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...
by jordant | Jul 4, 2025 | Current Real Estate Trends and Updates, Mortgage Advice
Buying a condo before it’s built—often called buying “off-plan” or “pre-sale”—can seem like a smart move. Early access, lower prices, and VIP incentives are all part of the allure. But for many buyers, what starts as an exciting opportunity ends in costly...
by jordant | Mar 17, 2025 | Current Real Estate Trends and Updates, Mortgage Rates
It has become the recurring theme in the Canadian economy: the on-again, off-again trade war with the United States. And in the tradition of hoping for the best and preparing for the worst the Bank of Canada is using the one weapon it has, interest rate policy. Last...
by jordant | Jul 18, 2024 | Current Real Estate Trends and Updates, Mortgage Advice
Does Consolidation Make Sense For You As we move forward through the year, most of us have our eyes peeled on the slowing economy, the decrease in housing prices and how our household budgets will weather any storm that lies ahead. And while I don’t think now is a...
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