General Angela Calla 10 Jul
Monica was overwhelmed with debts and everyday stressors that come with wondering where the next dollar is coming from. She’s a single income earner from Surrey, supporting her family and maxed out on debt. She was about to lose her home — until her sister, who we had just helped save $1,092/month, encouraged her to call […]
Read MoreGeneral Angela Calla 3 Jul
Welcome to the July issue of my monthly newsletter! Welcome to July, the month of the festival here in Canada! There’s something for everyone, from the Calgary Stampede to Caribana in Toronto and Shambhala in Salmo or even Just For Laughs in Montreal. Or maybe you’re dreaming of getting away from it all – making […]
Read MoreGeneral Angela Calla 24 Jun
WATCH – For Jeff and Brianne of Port Coquitlam, the dream of owning a home felt distant — until they got the right plan in place. Their family had long trusted The Angela Calla Mortgage Team as a household name for mortgage advice. So when the time came to turn their goal into action, […]
Read MoreGeneral Angela Calla 17 Jun
I’m excited to share my recent appearance on Global News Morning, where I discussed ways Canadians can save thousands with homeownership — including GST and PTT exemptions, CMHC Eco Plus rebates, and special mortgage programs for, medical professionals, and the self-employed. Click on the image below to watch the clip. If you’re wondering what options may apply to you or someone you […]
Read MoreGeneral Angela Calla 10 Jun
Welcome to the June issue of my monthly newsletter! There’s so much to look forward to this month – the longest day of the year, warm weather (finally!), and school letting out for the summer, to name just a few things. Along with the rising temperatures, many people crank their air conditioning. If you’re one […]
Read MoreGeneral Angela Calla 10 Jun
Bank of Canada Holds Rates Steady for the Second Consecutive Meeting–But Two More Rate Cuts Are Likely This Year As expected, the Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.75% at today’s meeting, the second consecutive rate hold since the Bank cut overnight rates seven times in the past year. The governing […]
Read MoreGeneral Angela Calla 4 Jun
The Bank of Canada is met this morning, and paused interest rate declines as expected with no changes made. Read the full release HERE. While cuts are still forecasted, they may not arrive until later this year — with upcoming meetings on July 30, September 4, October 23, and December 11 left in 2025. But here’s […]
Read MoreGeneral Angela Calla 28 May
The federal government just dropped a game-changer—and it’s effective May 27, 2025! Up to $50,000 GST rebate is now available for new homes up to $1.5 million — and yes, that includes pre-sales and new builds! What This Means for YOU as a First-Time Buyer: 100% GST Rebate if your new home is priced at […]
Read MoreGeneral Angela Calla 28 May
First-Time Home Buyer in BC? Here’s What You Need to Know! (And yes — you may still qualify even if you haven’t owned a home in the last 4 years or have gone through a spousal separation and lived apart for 90+ days.) We’ve put together a list of the latest first-time home buyer incentives […]
Read MoreGeneral Angela Calla 7 May
Welcome to the May issue of my monthly newsletter! Welcome to May! Hard to believe we’re already a third of the way into 2025. The Stanley Cup Playoffs are in full swing, and hockey fans across Canada are hoping this is the year the Cup finally comes home. Is your team still in the hunt? […]
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