Canadian homebuyers are showing “a high level of financial literacy,” according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC’s) 2011 Mortgage Consumer Survey that found both high levels of research and a determination to pay off mortgages quickly.  The survey said 75% of respondents felt it “very important” to pay off their mortgages as soon as […]

The current mortgage rate environment truly is like Christmas in July for any mortgage shopper! While the past isn’t always a reflection of what’s to come, following are some certainties you can take to the bank! 5-year fixed mortgage rates over the past 6 years are as follows: 2011: 3.59 2010: 4.49 2009: 3.95 2008: […]

Garry Marr, Financial Post · Jun. 22, 2011 | Last Updated: Jun. 22, 2011 9:10 AM ET You better buy a house in this market before it’s too late. How many times have you heard those words? The panic thinking is driven partially by prices continuing to rise to record levels but also by the […]

Canadian homebuyers are showing “a high level of financial literacy,” according to a new Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. survey that found both high levels of research and a determination to pay off mortgages quickly. The survey, released Wednesday, said 75 per cent of respondents felt it “very important” to pay off their mortgages as […]

4 Ways To Value A Real Estate Rental Property Stephan Abraham, On Tuesday June 21, 2011 During the first half of the 2000s, investing in real estate became more common for average Americans. With easily available financing and minimal down payment requirements many Americans made handsome profits by flipping homes. Well, as we are all […]

When sizing up Canadian markets alongside their U.S. counterparts we often hear that what’s happening south of the border is sure to make its way north. Given that approach, there has been a lot of talk lately about the Canadian real estate market heading for an implosion.  Statistics Canada has reported a steady price climb […]

Bank of Canada’s Carney warns of mounting risk, predicts bad quarter for economy Julian Beltrame, The Canadian Press OTTAWA – Strain from a world awash in debt is increasing the risk to what is already a fragile and weak economic recovery, the Bank of Canada warns. And Canada faces a second, more immediate challenge from […]

Canadian economy still near the top of G7 OTTAWA – Canada will continue to outperform most economically advanced countries over the next two years, even as the pace slows and risks mount, the IMF says. The International Monetary Fund’s latest forecast presents Canada as a relative sea of tranquility amid rising global turbulence from European […]

10 reasons not to panic The European sovereign debt crisis, a potential hard landing in China, weak U.S. economic data, and the U.S. debt ceiling debate have provided investors with plenty to worry about. Since none of these problems look like they will be resolved in the immediate future, don’t be surprised if global financial markets […]

Carney warns of trouble in overheated housing market once interest rates rise  Keven Drews, The Canadian Press VANCOUVER – Canada’s housing market is entering overheated territory and many Canadians could be financially hurt once interest rates begin to rise, Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney is warning. The central banker on took his case for […]