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Cathy McMurrich || September 19, 2022

Is co-ownership right for you?

With interest rates rising, along with the overall cost of living, more people are turning to creative options to achieve homeownership. Co-ownership with family or friends—once a very niche...

Cathy McMurrich || September 15, 2022

The Bank of Canada’s rate hikes may not be done yet

In addition to raising interest rates by another 75 basis points on September 7, the Bank of Canada also signalled that it’s not done hiking just yet. As expected, the Bank raised its overnight...

Cathy McMurrich || May 11, 2022

Did you know that Fixed Rate Mortgages follow the trend of Canadian Government Bonds? NOT the Bank of Canada Rate?

Fixed rate mortgages are separate from variable or adjustable which follow the rise and fall of the Bank of Canada Rate. Recently, the Government has been increased that to curb inflation.However,...

Cathy McMurrich || April 13, 2022

Bank of Canada Raised Rates 0.5%

As you have heard, The Bank of Canada has just raised its key lending rate by 50 basis points, bringing it to 1.00%. This marks the 2nd increase to the Bank's rate this year and the first 50-bps...