General Angela Calla 17 Oct
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.6% year over year in September, the slowest pace since February 2021 and down from a 2.0% gain in August 2024. The main contributor to headline deceleration was lower year-over-year gasoline prices in September (-10.7%) compared with August (-5.1%). The all-items CPI, excluding gasoline, rose 2.2% in September, matching the increase […]
Read MoreGeneral Angela Calla 17 Oct
Following the Bank of Canada’s third interest rate cut of the year, national home sales increased slightly in September compared to August. This follows a similar pattern of gains recorded in the months following the first two rate cuts. Home sales recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems climbed 1.9% month-over-month in September 2024, reaching their highest […]
Read MoreGeneral Angela Calla 16 Oct
You can read the full article here. Angela Calla is an 19-year award-winning woman of influence which sets her apart from the rest. Alongside her team, Angela passionately assists mortgage holders in acquiring the best possible mortgage. Through her presence on “The Mortgage Show” and through her best-selling book “The Mortgage Code“, Angela educates prospective home […]
Read MoreGeneral Angela Calla 9 Oct
Welcome to the October issue of my monthly newsletter! It’s spooky season, but thankfully with the latest Bank of Canada rate cuts, your mortgage doesn’t have to be! Find out what the decreased interest rates mean for you, plus check out my tips to alleviate your financial stress this Fall. Scroll down for all the […]
Read MoreGeneral Angela Calla 8 Oct
Deputy Prime Minister announces new actions to build secondary suites and unlock vacant lands to build more homes News release October 8, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Finance Canada Across Canada, too many properties are underused or vacant—from unused basements, to empty office towers, to vacant lots—and could be used […]
Read MoreGeneral Angela Calla 7 Oct
Navigating your clients through change to assist with homeownership goals Recent changes in the housing market present exciting opportunities for homebuyers. As a realtor, your role is crucial in guiding clients through these updates, helping them build effective plans to achieve their homeownership goals by having them reach out to a mortgage broker to see […]
Read MoreGeneral Angela Calla 27 Sep
Falling interest rates have raised hopes of a market resurgence Affordability struggles and eyewatering house prices may have weighed down homebuying activity in British Columbia over the past two years – but falling interest rates are set to spur a busier market for the remainder of this year and into 2025, with mortgage brokers already […]
Read MoreGeneral Angela Calla 27 Sep
Welcome to the September issue of my monthly newsletter! It is already September and I am excited to share my latest newsletter with you! This month, I have some details about the upcoming Fall market, along with expert tips for staging your home! Scroll down for all the details and have a great month. 2024 […]
Read MoreGeneral Angela Calla 27 Sep
Welcome to the August issue of my monthly newsletter! I hope you’ve had a fantastic summer so far! This month, I am excited to give you some tips on paying off your mortgage faster. Plus, learn my favourite ways to cut energy costs and save. Scroll down for all the details and have a great […]
Read MoreGeneral Angela Calla 25 Sep
Banking regulator to relax stress-test rules for homeowners switching lenders at mortgage renewal. Canada’s banking regulator is set to relax mortgage rules for homeowners who switch banks when they renew their loans. The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) will no longer require banks to apply the mortgage stress test on borrowers who […]
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