After a slow start to 2026, Canada’s housing market appears to be gaining momentum heading into the summer months. National home sales increased significantly in May, marking the strongest monthly improvement of the year. Lower borrowing costs, improved affordability, and greater certainty around pricing are encouraging buyers to re-enter the market. More Balance Between Buyers […]
GST Calculator
Goods and Services Tax – B.C. Real Estate Lawyers Our good friends at https://bcrealestatelawyers.com/ have developed a simple GST calculator on their website. This is a great tool to be used as the rules recently changed and there are specific dates and so forth to watch out for such as when you’re a First Time […]
Canada Unemployment Numbers Revealed
Canadian Job Growth Slows Markedly in December as the Unemployment Rate Rises to 6.8% Today’s Canadian Labour Force Survey for December was weaker than expected. Employment was little changed (+8200; 0.0%), and the employment rate held steady at 6.9%. This followed three consecutive monthly increases. The jobless rate rose 0.3 percentage points to 6.8%, as […]
Chasing lowest rate, may cost you more.
Why Chasing the Lowest Mortgage Rate Isn’t Always the Best Strategy When most people think about getting a mortgage, their first instinct is to chase the lowest interest rate they can find. It is understandable. Rates are highlighted in ads, shared in headlines, and easy to compare at a glance. But here is the truth […]
Why Bond Yields Matter for Fixed Rates
If you’ve ever wondered why fixed mortgage rates move up and down, you’re not alone. One of the biggest drivers is something most people never think about: the 5-year Canadian Government Bond Yield. This is something I consistently post on my Instagram account to keep people understanding what’s happening in the market, and to help […]