by Zohreh Fayaz | Nov 20, 2020 | Announcements, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
Becoming a First-Time Homebuyer & Landlord at Once In Canada, there are nearly 4.5 million adults and families who live in rental housing – representing approximately one third of total households. If you’re looking to purchase a home, particularly your...
by Zohreh Fayaz | Aug 21, 2020 | Announcements, Economy, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
The Canadian real estate market was in good shape heading into 2020, but the busy spring season was delayed a bit thanks to COVID-19. The good news is that it has come back white hot, breaking records throughout the summer and showing no signs of slowing down anytime...
by Zohreh Fayaz | Jun 5, 2020 | Announcements, Blog, CMHC, Economy, Finance
The COVID-19 pandemic is having an impact on all sectors of Canada’s economy, including housing. Job losses, business closures and a drop in immigration are adversely affecting Canada’s housing markets, and CMHC foresees a 9% to 18% decrease in house prices over the...
by Zohreh Fayaz | Dec 4, 2019 | Announcements, Blog, Mortgage
Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 ¾ percent The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 1 ¾ percent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 2 percent and the deposit rate is 1 ½ percent. The Bank’s October projection for global...
by Zohreh Fayaz | Oct 30, 2019 | Announcements, Blog, Mortgage
The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 1 ¾ percent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 2 percent and the deposit rate is 1 ½ percent. The outlook for the global economy has weakened further since the Bank’s July Monetary Policy Report...
by Zohreh Fayaz | Jul 10, 2019 | Announcements, Blog, Mortgage
The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 1 ¾ percent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 2 percent and the deposit rate is 1 ½ percent. Evidence has been accumulating that ongoing trade tensions are having a material effect on the global...