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THE LATEST INFLATION NUMBERS – WHAT DO THEY MEAN?
July Headline Inflation Rose to 3.3%, But Core Inflation Improved The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.3% y/y in July, up from a 2.8% rise in June. The acceleration in headline inflation was widely expected due to a base-year effect on gasoline prices, as a sizeable...
MARKET UPDATE- Price moderation and more inventory in July
Home sales in Canada slipped slightly in July compared to June. The Canadian Real Estate Association is calling that a sign that the market is stabilizing. "Following a brief surge of activity in April, housing markets have settled down in recent months, with price...
Market Update and Rates April 14th, 2023
WATCH MY VIDEO HERE Spring is just around the corner, and we’re seeing the usual uptick in buyers! Unfortunately, low inventory means homes are selling quickly, and multiple offers are again in the mix. As a result, prices are inching upward. The Bank of Canada held...
First Home Savings Account for Aspiring Homeowners
April 1 marked the start of the Canadian government's FIRST HOME SAVINGS ACCOUNT and it's a really great option for aspiring homeowners to save for their downpayment. I really like that contributions are Tax deductible AND withdrawals are Tax free! If you're saving...
B.C. lays out housing plan, warns house-flipping tax imminent
Sweeping changes announced by provincial government to tackle housing shortages, soaring real estate prices and the need for more construction. What do you think ? •Government introduces a multibillion-dollar housing plan called 'Homes for People'. •The plan aims to...
New First Home Savings Account Launches April 1st, but won’t be available until later this year
As a mortgage broker, I understand how important it is for first-time homebuyers to have access to savings options that can help them achieve their goal of homeownership. That's why I am excited to hear about the federal government's new First-Home Savings Account...
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