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How Steel & Aluminum Tariffs Could Impact the Canadian Housing Market & Mortgages
February 12, 2025 | Posted by: Simon Lyn
How Steel & Aluminum Tariffs Could Impact the Canadian Housing Market & Mortgages The potential steel and aluminum tariffs won’t necessarily raise material costs in Canada, but ...
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How Trump’s Tariffs Could Shake Up Mortgage Rates
January 30, 2025 | Posted by: Simon Lyn
At Wednesday’s BoC press conference, Governor Tiff Macklem admitted he’d be closely watching the news if Trump imposes tariffs on Saturday—because even the BoC isn’t sure how i ...
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Impact of Trump Tariffs on Canadian Housing Activity
January 21, 2025 | Posted by: Simon Lyn
President Trump, upon taking office, has opted not to impose immediate tariffs but instead issued a trade memo directing federal agencies to assess trade relationships with China, Canada, and Mexico. ...
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Heating Up: Canada's Housing Market Skips the Chill
December 17, 2024 | Posted by: Simon Lyn
Heating Up: Canada's Housing Market Skips the Chill Just when you think it’s time to settle in for a quiet winter, the Canadian housing market decides it’s not done heating things up! In ...
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US Election Trump Mortgages
November 7, 2024 | Posted by: Simon Lyn
As the U.S. election unfolds with Donald Trump securing a significant win, many Canadians are left wondering how this could impact their financial landscape—specifically when it comes to fixed-r ...
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Bank of Canada Cuts Key Interest Rate to 3.75%: What It Means for You
October 23, 2024 | Posted by: Simon Lyn
Bank of Canada Cuts Key Interest Rate to 3.75%: What It Means for You The Bank of Canada (BoC) has just made a significant move, cutting its key interest rate to 3.75%. This is major news for homeown ...
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Reverse Mortgages in Canada: What You Need to Know
September 24, 2024 | Posted by: Simon Lyn
Reverse Mortgages in Canada: What You Need to Know A reverse mortgage is a financial tool that allows Canadian homeowners aged 55 and older to tap into their home’s equity without having to sel ...
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Changes for Homebuyers: Higher Price Caps For Insured Mortgages & Lower Down Payments!
September 17, 2024 | Posted by: Simon Lyn
Big News for Home Buyers! Exciting changes are coming for homebuyers in Canada! Starting December 15th, the government is raising the price cap for insured mortgages to $1.5 million—the first i ...
read moreNavigating the Changing Tide: How Lower Interest Rates Boost Buying Power in Canada
December 11, 2023 | Posted by: Simon Lyn
As we approach the upcoming Bank of Canada meeting on January 24th, 2024, a significant shift in the Canadian economy presents a promising opportunity for homebuyers. The recent dip in bond yields has ...
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Breaking Down the Math and Potential Opportunities
October 13, 2022 | Posted by: Simon Lyn
Breaking Down the Math and Potential Opportunities You’ve probably dreamt of the day your mortgage is finally paid off and you don’t have to pay anymore interest. Perhaps you’re us ...
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