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Mortgage Renewal in 2026: Fixed or Variable?
May 11, 2026 | Posted by: Juanita Power, Realtor ®
If your mortgage is coming up for renewal in 2026, you are probably asking one very practical question: should I choose a fixed rate or a variable rate? It is a fair question. After several yea ...
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April 29 - 2026 - Bank of Canada maintains policy rate at 2.25%
April 29, 2026 | Posted by: Juanita Power, Realtor ®
The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%. The evolving conflict in the Middle East is causing heightened vol ...
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5 Most Important Issues That Can Delay a Mortgage Closing in Canada
April 15, 2026 | Posted by: Juanita Power, Realtor ®
Many Canadian homebuyers feel a sense of relief once they hear the words, "you are approved." That relief makes sense, but it can also create a false impression that the mortgage process is complete ...
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Why Buying Still Feels Hard in 2026, Even as More Homes Are Being Built
April 7, 2026 | Posted by: Juanita Power, Realtor ®
Why Buying Still Feels Hard in 2026, Even as More Homes Are Being Built If you have been watching the headlines in 2026, you may be wondering why buying a home in Canada still feels so difficult. O ...
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Newly Passed Bill C-4, What It Means for Canadian Mortgages
March 20, 2026 | Posted by: Juanita Power, Realtor ®
Newly Passed Bill C-4, What It Means for Canadian Mortgages If you are buying your first home, renewing a mortgage, or thinking about refinancing, newly passed Bill C-4 is worth understanding. It r ...
read moreMarch 18-2026 - Bank of Canada maintains policy rate at 2.25%
March 18, 2026 | Posted by: Juanita Power, Realtor ®
The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%. The war in the Middle East has increased volatility in ...
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Affordability challenges spread across Canadian cities
March 9, 2026 | Posted by: Juanita Power, Realtor ®
A new report from CMHC highlights something many Canadians are already feeling firsthand. Housing affordability challenges are no longer just a Toronto and Vancouver story. While those two cities ...
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Spring 2026 Home Buying Canada, Listings vs Affordability
February 24, 2026 | Posted by: Juanita Power, Realtor ®
Spring 2026 Home Buying in Canada, Why More Listings Still Do Not Automatically Mean Affordable Payments If you are shopping for a home this spring, you may be hearing a confusing message, there ar ...
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Canada's Rental Market Overview for 2025 and going into 2026
February 10, 2026 | Posted by: Juanita Power, Realtor ®
Canada's rental market finally showed signs of breathing room in 2025. After several years of ultra-tight conditions, CMHC reports that vacancy rates rose across all major census metropolitan areas (C ...
read moreJan 28-2026-Bank of Canada maintains policy rate at 2.25%
January 28, 2026 | Posted by: Juanita Power, Realtor ®
The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%. The outlook for the global and Canadian economies is ...
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