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The BoC held its target for the overnight rate at 5% and is continuing its policy of quantitative tightening.Â
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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Mar 6, 20241 min read
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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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Feb 14, 20242 min read
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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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Feb 14, 20241 min read
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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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Feb 9, 20242 min read
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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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Feb 1, 20241 min read
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BoC held their overnight rate at 5% today for the 4th consecutive time.
It’s no surprise that the BoC held their overnight rate at 5% today for the 4th consecutive time. They did, however, suggest that...
Keith&Jacqueline
Jan 25, 20241 min read
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Is Now A Good Time To Buy?
Hey, if you’re one of those dumb dumbs who’s always trying to time the real estate market, then I can tell you right now, we’re not gonna...
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Jan 25, 20241 min read
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Canada's job market remained steady in December 2023
Canada's job market remained steady in December, holding the unemployment rate at 5.8%. However, the employment rate dropped to 61.6%,...
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Jan 5, 20241 min read
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2024 Bank of Canada Rate Announcement Schedule
Wondering what's in store for your mortgage journey? Hold onto your mortgage dreams! Save the dates for the game-changing 2024 Bank of...
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Jan 2, 20241 min read
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The BoC held its target for the overnight rate at 5% & has now maintained this rate of 5% since July
The Bank is continuing with its policy of quantitative tightening. How does this announcement affect variable rate mortgage...
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Dec 6, 20232 min read
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Canada’s unemployment rate rises again
Signs of slowing economy continue By Fergal McAlinden from MPA Magazine. Canada’s unemployment rate rose to 5.8% in October in a further...
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Dec 1, 20232 min read
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Today, October 25, 2023, the BoC Held its Target for the Overnight Rate at 5%
The Bank is continuing its policy of quantitative tightening. The global economy is slowing and growth is forecast to moderate further as...
Keith&Jacqueline
Oct 25, 20231 min read
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Have you heard the news?
As interest rates change, we're here to help you navigate the mortgage landscape and ensure you make the most of your homeownership...
Keith&Jacqueline
Sep 6, 20231 min read
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The BOC Held its Target for the Overnight Rate at 5%
Core inflation still remains elevated but is on a downward trend and the BoC remains focused on restoring price stability. Weaker growth...
Keith&Jacqueline
Sep 6, 20231 min read
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Raising a toast to the incredible women I have the privilege of working with!
Here's to our shared triumphs and the exciting journey ahead, assisting countless clients in securing their dream homes this year. And...
Keith&Jacqueline
Sep 6, 20231 min read
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Keith & Jackie's Mortgage Insights
Canadian jobs data was released on Friday and it was a bit of a mixed bag: The BAD news: average wages grew 5.0% y/y vs. June's...
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Aug 9, 20231 min read
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The Bank of Canada increased its target for the overnight rate by another 0.25% to 5%
Today, July 12, 2023, the Bank of Canada increased its target for the overnight rate by another 0.25% to 5% and continues with its policy...
Keith&Jacqueline
Jul 12, 20232 min read
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The Benefits of Working with a Mortgage Broker
When you choose to work with a mortgage broker, you unlock a range of advantages: Access to Diverse Lenders: We have an extensive network...
Keith&Jacqueline
Jul 9, 20232 min read
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June 2023 | Bank of Canada Raises Policy Rate 25 Basis Points and Continues Quantitative Tightening
The Bank of Canada today increased its target for the overnight rate by 0.25% to 4.75%. How does this increase affect mortgage holders...
Keith&Jacqueline
Jun 7, 20232 min read
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April 2023 | Bank of Canada Rate Announcement
The Bank of Canada (BoC) maintained its target for the overnight rate at 4½% at its meeting of April 12, 2023. This is the second...
Keith&Jacqueline
Apr 12, 20232 min read
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