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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Mortgage Renewal’s
Why You Shouldn’t Wait Until Renewal: The Smart Homeowner’s Guide to Renewing Early If your mortgage is coming up for renewal — even if it’s 9 months or more away — now is the time to start the conversation. Many homeowners assume they need to wait until the renewal notice arrives before exploring options. But […]
Mortgage Renewals: A Slow-Burn “Crisis” That Never Quite Exploded
One of the biggest risks the industry has been watching is the so-called “mortgage renewal tsunami”—the idea that a wave of renewals coming due in a higher interest rate environment could lead to mass defaults, payment shock, and a broader financial crisis. So far, that forecasted collapse hasn’t materialized. As of mid-2025, Canadian homeowners are […]