Former Regulatory Compliance Advisor Mortgage Brokers
Calgary
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Recent population trends for Alberta - the province continues to grow faster than others
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Canada’s population was virtually unchanged in the first quarter of 2025, marking the slowest growth since the early days of the pandemic.
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May 2025: Home affordability report - a great chart showing changes in home affordability for many Canadian cities
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Twenty-eight per cent of renters said they considered purchasing a property before signing or renewing their current rental agreement while 40% are waiting for home prices to decline and 29% are holding out for further interest rate cuts.
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As mortgage renewals loom for thousands of Canadian homeowners, many are already tightening their budgets to absorb higher monthly payments.
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Canada’s banking regulator is weighing a major overhaul to how borrowers qualify for mortgages, one that could have significant implications for banks, brokers and homebuyers alike.
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Variable rate mortgages are not for everyone but are growing in popularity.
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The year-to-date (YTD) figure was 28% higher than the same five months last year.
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Remove the distraction of tariffs and housing bounds ahead, right? Unless mortgage rates start falling, probably not.
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If you can’t find the time or motivation to plan financially for your death or a serious illness, please read Jane Blaufus’s book.
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A new TD survey finds nearly half of upcoming renewers (45%) expect higher monthly payments, and 57% say it’ll impact how they live. Among those feeling the squeeze, 73% plan to cut back on day-to-day spending just to keep up.
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For many Canadians heading into retirement, especially those with defined benefit pensions and guaranteed government income, carrying a modest amount of strategic debt can actu
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Renters insurance, also known as tenants insurance, is about covering your possessions against theft or damage, and protecting you against liability from damage you accidentally cause.
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CREA’s April data confirms what many Realtors on the ground already know: Canada’s housing performance depends entirely on where you are.
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Closing a credit card can affect your credit score, but it depends on various factors.
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“We’ve seen a steady worsening for a while now,” Ron Butler of Butler Mortgage tells Canadian Mortgage Trends, referring to the broader trend of mortgage pricing creeping higher.
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Hepworth stressed that overall borrower quality remains strong, with relatively few loans ending in write-offs.
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In a trade war with no end in sight, having cash parked safely in savings is smart personal finance.
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