Top 6 Home Design Trends for 2023
Posted on Feb 01, 2023 in Design
Over the past few years, many of us have spent extra time at home—and that means we appreciate the personal design touches that make a house cozy and comfortable more than ever. Some of us have adapted our dwellings in new ways, from creating functional home offices to upgrading the appliances we use most. But while it’s important to make your home...
2023 Market Outlook
Posted on Jan 03, 2023 in Market Update
2023 Real Estate Market Outlook (And What It Means for You)Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates.
In March 2022, the Bank of Canada began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to pump the brakes on inflation.1 And while some market sectors have been slow to respond, the housing market h...
Stretch Your Budget This Holiday Season
Posted on Dec 02, 2022 in Financing
You don't have to break the bank to celebrate the holidays in style - even in this season of inflation. Prices may be higher on everything from food to gifts to decorations, but there are still plenty of opportunities to eke out extra savings. For example, you can trim your energy bills by up to 20% just by sealing air leaks in your home.1 Other sm...
7 Tips to Maximize Your Home's Sale Price
Posted on Nov 01, 2022
Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled.1 Consequently, home sellers who enter the market today may need to reset their expectations.
The reality is, it’s no longer enough to stick a “for sale” sign in the yard and wait for buyers t...
Buy Now Or Rent Longer?
Posted on Oct 05, 2022 in Buying Tips
5 Questions to Answer Before Purchasing Your First HomeDeciding whether to jump into the housing market or rent instead is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging to pinpoint the best time to start exploring homeownership. A real estate boom dur...
8 Strategies To Secure A Lower Mortgage Rate
Posted on Sep 29, 2022 in Financing
Interest rates have risen rapidly this year, triggered by the Bank of Canada’s efforts to curb inflation. And the July MNP Consumer Debt Index found that 59% of Canadians “are already feeling the effects of interest rate increases.”1 Why has the impact been so widespread? In part, due to the rising popularity of variable rate mortgages. According to...
