by Kara Herbeson | Sep 17, 2021 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
When people say it takes a community to raise a family, a similar mentality can be applied to the importance of surrounding yourself with a team of experts before you begin your homeownership journey. Buying a home is a huge milestone and among the largest...
by Kara Herbeson | Sep 3, 2021 | Blog, Homeownership
Building a new property from the ground up is an exciting challenge as you get to customize your home based on your family’s specific wants and needs. The building process as well as construction financing is much different than the typical homeownership journey, so...
by Kara Herbeson | Aug 20, 2021 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
“OK boomer”. This common, cross-generational catchphrase with a hint of affection and a heap of irony is used by younger generations when speaking to those whose opinions and outlooks are perceived to be out of touch. Just the same, Canada’s boomers (aka Baby Boomers)...
by Kara Herbeson | Aug 6, 2021 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
There are many social and cultural factors that influence homebuying trends, but perhaps none more so than the period of time we were born. Connected by shared values, attitudes and behaviours, generational groups tend to make decisions based on their place in the...
by Kara Herbeson | Jul 16, 2021 | Announcements, Blog
The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower bound of ¼ percent, with the Bank Rate at ½ percent and the deposit rate at ¼ percent. The Bank is maintaining its extraordinary forward guidance on the path for the overnight rate....
by Kara Herbeson | Jul 2, 2021 | Blog, Homeownership, Mortgage
If you’ve missed mortgage payments or you’re anticipating difficulties moving forward, you should always deal with this as early as possible. Periods of financial difficulty are not uncommon and there are several options available to avoid an ultimate foreclosure....
