Interest Rates Still on the Rise [Global and CBC Coverage]

General Angela Calla 26 Oct

The Bank of Canada announced its 6th rate hike of the year this morning in an attempt to reach its target inflation rate of 2%. Prime rate now sits at 5.95% for most banks. In September, the inflation rate was recorded as 6.9%, causing prices of food and other necessary costs to increase. The Bank […]

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Canadian Inflation Too Hot For Comfort In September

General Angela Calla 19 Oct

Bank of Canada Will Not Be Happy With This Inflation Report Canada’s headline inflation rate ticked down slightly last month to 6.9%, but measures of core inflation remain stubbornly high, and food prices hit a 41-year high. Lower gasoline prices were primarily responsible for the decline in inflation in the past three months. Bond markets […]

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Go Green! In Your Kitchen?

General Angela Calla 11 Oct

When it comes to making your home more eco-friendly, the best place to start is the kitchen! With all of the hustle and bustle that goes on in this space (as well as the multitude of appliances), this is the ideal area to transform first for maximum effect. Invest in Long-Lasting Cookware: Switch your Teflon […]

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Job Loss and Your Mortgage Application

General Angela Calla 5 Oct

When it comes to your mortgage application, there are a few things that you should avoid doing while you’re waiting for approval – such as making large purchases (i.e. a new car), applying for new credit, pulling additional credit reports, etc. Another issue that can come up is the loss of your job… What you […]

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Don’t Get Spooked! First-Time Homebuyer Tips

General Angela Calla 4 Oct

Whether you’re currently in the process of looking for your first home, or have just started to think about it, I have some first-time homebuyer tips to help make your journey as easy as possible! Some of these you may already know about, and some you might not, but they are sure to make your […]

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Canadian Inflation Slows For The Second Consecutive Month

General Angela Calla 20 Sep

Inflation Cooled Again in August, But Higher Rates Still Coming Canada’s headline inflation rate cooled again in August, even a bit more than expected. The consumer price index rose 7.0% from a year ago, down from 7.6% in July and a forty-year high of 8.1% in June, mainly on the back of lower gasoline prices. […]

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Mortgage Renewal Webinar

General Angela Calla 16 Sep

The Bank of Canada has made it clear they are not done with interest rate hikes. We want to ensure that those up for mortgage renewals in the next 24 months take extra care when navigating the market to ensure the best mortgage strategy. If a renewal date is coming up for you or a […]

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