Real Estate News

I previously wrote about changes to the mortgage market introduced by the Federal government in late 2024. The changes included the (re)introduction of 30-year mortgage amortizations and an increase in the Mortgage Insurance cap. You can view a simple explanation here.   Well, it looks like these changes are working!   I recently came across […]

Recent Real Estate headlines show increased inventory and the uncertainty caused from economic disruptions. Tariffs? Yikes. Counter-tariffs? Yikes again. Changing global norms? How many “Yikes” can I put in this article? But headlines only tell part of the story. The questions I’m hearing regularly from my clients right now are: Is it the right time […]

IS IT A GOOD TIME FOR (FIRST-TIME) HOME BUYERS This is a question I get regularly from my clients. My client-specific guidance always takes into account their unique situations. So I encourage you to reach out or to talk to a trusted real estate professional to discuss your specific circumstances and opportunities. However, today’s real […]

There have been many (many, many) changes to the housing market at both a provincial and federal level in 2024. A trio of recent changes and market dynamics come together in such a way that provides opportunities to home buyers. To keep things simple, I’ll review each change separately. This should be helpful to those […]