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Keith&Jacqueline
Jan 293 min read
What the Latest Bank of Canada Rate Cut Means for Vancouver Homeowners
On January 29, 2025, the Bank of Canada (BoC) announced a significant decision to reduce its overnight rate by 0.25% , bringing it to...
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Keith&Jacqueline
Jan 242 min read
Quick Tips for First-Time Home Buyers in Canada: Your Guide to Success
Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but navigating the process can sometimes feel overwhelming—especially in competitive...
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Keith&Jacqueline
Jan 232 min read
🏡💰 3 Smart Ways to Save on Your Mortgage in Canada
Are you a Canadian homeowner or planning to buy your first home? Managing your mortgage effectively can lead to significant savings and a...
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Keith&Jacqueline
Jan 212 min read
How the Bank of Canada’s Expected Rate Cut Could Impact Your Mortgage in Vancouver
The Bank of Canada’s upcoming decision on interest rates has mortgage holders and prospective buyers in Vancouver paying close attention....
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Keith&Jacqueline
Jan 102 min read
How December’s Job Growth Impacts Vancouver Homeowners and Their Mortgages
The Canadian labour market ended 2024 on a high note, with 91,000 new jobs added in December and the unemployment rate dropping to 6.7%. ...
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Keith&Jacqueline
Dec 11, 20242 min read
BREAKING NEWS 🚨 | Bank of Canada REDUCES Overnight Rate by 0.50%
Today, December 11, 2024, the BoC reduced its target for the overnight rate by a further 0.50% to 3.25%. Today’s oversized cut is a full...
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Keith&Jacqueline
Sep 16, 20241 min read
Canada's Mortgage Market Revolution: 30-Year Amortizations & $1.5M Insured Mortgage Cap Explained!
🏠 Big News for Homebuyers! The Canadian government has introduced exciting changes to the mortgage market: 30-year amortizations and an...
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Keith&Jacqueline
Sep 16, 20241 min read
Ottawa to Expand 30-Year Amortizations, Raise Insured Mortgage Cap
📢 GREAT NEWS! 📢 🏠 First time home buyers will be allowed to increase their maximum amortization to 30 years, up from 25 years. This is...
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Keith&Jacqueline
Jul 29, 20241 min read
Bank of Canada Rate Announcement | What It Means For Your Mortgage
Big News for Homeowners! The Bank of Canada announced a rate drop to 4.5%! Join Christine Kopr, Senior VP of Sales at Sotheby’s Realty,...
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Keith&Jacqueline
Jun 5, 20241 min read
The BoC lowered its target for the overnight rate by a 0.25% to 4.75% and will continue its policy of balance sheet normalization.
The BoC lowered its target for the overnight rate by a 0.25% to 4.75% and will continue its policy of balance sheet normalization.
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Keith&Jacqueline
Apr 12, 20242 min read
The BoC held its target for the overnight rate at 5% and is continuing its policy of quantitative tightening.
The BoC has now maintained this rate of 5% since July 12, 2023. Inflation still remains sticky but the BoC expects inflation to slow...
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Keith&Jacqueline
Mar 22, 20241 min read
Reminder: Declare Speculation & Vacancy Tax by March 31st
Tick-tock goes the tax clock! ⏰ Don't let the March 31st deadline sneak up on you for the Speculation and Vacancy Tax declaration. Act...
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Keith&Jacqueline
Mar 21, 20241 min read
Understanding Tax Reporting Rules for Co-Signed Mortgages: A Guide for Parents
Did you co-sign for your child's mortgage? Or do you have a joint bank account with your minor or adult child? New tax rules for bare...
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Keith&Jacqueline
Mar 21, 20241 min read
What Today's Inflation Numbers Mean | March 2024
We’re headed in the right direction. Let’s hope for more positive news tomorrow. February's inflation numbers came in lower than expected...
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Keith&Jacqueline
Mar 14, 20241 min read
When Will Rates Come Down?
As we all know, the bank of Canada, maintained their overnight rate last week. Economists and the market are predicting that hopefully by...
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Keith&Jacqueline
Mar 6, 20241 min read
The BoC held its target for the overnight rate at 5% and is continuing its policy of quantitative tightening.
Today, March 6, 2024, the BoC held its target for the overnight rate at 5% and is continuing its policy of quantitative tightening. The...
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Keith&Jacqueline
Feb 14, 20242 min read
Jackie's Mortgage Insights | February 2024
Are you hoping to buy a home or have a mortgage renewal between now and June? Now's the time to act – fixed rates are possibly on the...
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Keith&Jacqueline
Feb 14, 20241 min read
Happy Valentine's Day!
Love knows no bounds, and neither does our gratitude. Happy Valentine's Day from our family to yours! Today, we celebrate the bonds that...
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Keith&Jacqueline
Feb 9, 20242 min read
Canada job gains double forecasts but wage growth cools
In a surprising turn of events, Canada's job market kicked off the year with a significant surge in employment, doubling forecasts....
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Keith&Jacqueline
Feb 1, 20241 min read
Empty Homes Speculation & Vacancy Tax, and Underused Homes Tax Explained
Vancouver Empty Homes Tax Affected Areas: The City of Vancouver Declaration Deadline: February 2nd 2024 The Empty Homes Tax is a...
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