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Market Insights & Updates

Practical information about BC mortgages, rates, and real estate - written plainly, without the hype.

May 2025

Spring 2025 Mortgage Market Update

As we step into spring, I wanted to check in with a fresh update on what’s happening in the mortgage and real estate world. Between...

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January 2025

2024 Mortgage Highlights and 2025 Predictions

Now we have begun a new Year, I want to thank you for trusting me with your mortgage needs. This year brought significant changes to...

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September 2024

Major Mortgage Policy Shift: Liberals Announce 30-Year Terms and $1.5 Million Limit

This Monday, September 16th , the Liberal government unveiled Proposed Reforms to the Canadian mortgage market aimed at increasing accessibility for homebuyers. The changes include...

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March 2024

Charting the Course: Updated Incentives for First Time Homebuyers

I thought I’d share some recent news on First Time Buyers incentives, as there has been some significant change in the last weeks. These incentives...

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March 2024

Charting the Course: Updated Incentives for First Time Homebuyers

I thought I’d share some recent news on First Time Buyers incentives, as there has been some significant change in the last weeks. These incentives...

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February 2024

Inflation Insights: Forecasting Canadian Mortgage Rates Post-US January Figures

It’s that time of the month again. The US has released their CPI (Consumer Price Index) Statistics for January 2024. The Inflation indicators came in...

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February 2024

Unlocking Homeownership: A Guide to Canadian First-Time Homebuyer Incentives

Welcome to Post for Canadian first-time homebuyers! I’m thrilled to guide you through this exciting journey towards homeownership. In this edition, we will explore some...

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December 2023

Financing Your Future: A 2023 Mortgage Recap

Year-End Mortgage Wrap-Up: Insights and Outlooks As we approach the end of 2023, I wanted to take a moment to reach out and reflect on...

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November 2023

Optimize Your Mortgage Renewal: The Strategic Advantage of Early Consultation

Elevate Your Financial Appeal: Your Key to Better Mortgage Terms In the quest for the best mortgage renewal terms and rates, an often-overlooked strategy is...

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December 2019

Leaving the City, but Keeping the Job

Hi Everyone, I have recently been coming across a large number of clients in this situation so I thought I’d dedicate a blog entry to...

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