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Interest Rate Update – Bank of Canada
Yesterday (June 1, 2022) the Bank of Canada’s raised its overnight rate by 0.5% to 1.25% and 5-year government of Canada bonds are now yielding around 2.95% up from around 2.65% prior to their announcement. The 50-basis point increase from...
Read MoreThe Cash Dam
The Cash Dam is a simple but powerful tax strategy that allows the owner of a rental property (or small business) to convert their non-deductible mortgage on their home to a tax-deductible credit line. I use this technique to help of...
Read MoreShould You Lock in Your Mortgage Rate?
Having spent 15 years working in capital markets with foreign exchange and interest rates derivatives, prior to becoming a mortgage broker and financial advisor, I have extensive experience assessing what the market is telling us about the future direction of...
Read MoreSmall Signs of Change in Toronto Housing as Inventory Levels Surge
While it’s not yet showing up in the data, realtor contacts are widely reporting a significant decline in the number of bidders on properties, as well as an increase in the number of failed bidding wars. Inventory levels are still...
Read MoreHow Low Mortgage Rates Help Build Equity
Today's low interest rates are an incredible and underappreciated mechanism for building wealth. Check out this infographic for more information.
Read MoreWhere Has All The Housing Supply Gone?
If you've been house-hunting this year, you may have noticed that it's been slim pickings for listings on the MLS. Check out this infographic for more information.
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