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Renewing Soon? Why Sticky Inflation Could Affect Your Mortgage Strategy This Summer
June 22, 2026 | Posted by: Nadia Causley
If your mortgage is coming up for renewal this year, you may be watching interest rate news more closely than usual. That makes sense. A renewal is not just paperwork from your lender, it is a cha ...
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Buying a Hobby Farm in the Fraser Valley, What Lenders Usually Look At First
June 13, 2026 | Posted by: Nadia Causley
Last updated: May 13, 2026 If you are buying a hobby farm in the Fraser Valley, lenders usually look first at whether the property is mainly residential, how the land is used, the zoning, the size ...
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June 10, 2026 - Bank of Canada maintains the policy rate at 2.25%
June 10, 2026 | Posted by: Nadia Causley
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 conflict in the Middle East is now in its fourth ...
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First-Time Buyer GST/HST Rebate, What It Means for New Home Affordability in Canada
June 4, 2026 | Posted by: Nadia Causley
Buying a first home in Canada has not been easy. Between higher home prices, changing mortgage rates, stricter qualification standards, and the rising cost of everyday life, many first-time buyers hav ...
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Buying a Home in 2026? Why More Housing Starts May Not Mean More Choices
May 28, 2026 | Posted by: Nadia Causley
More homes being built in Canada should be encouraging news for homebuyers. More supply can support a healthier housing market over time and may gradually create more opportunities for Canadians w ...
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Acreage Mortgage vs Standard Residential Mortgage in BC, What Actually Changes?
May 13, 2026 | Posted by: Nadia Causley
An acreage mortgage in BC can look similar to a standard residential mortgage on the surface, but the property review is often more detailed. The lender is not only looking at your income, credit, d ...
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Mortgage Renewal in 2026: Fixed or Variable?
May 11, 2026 | Posted by: Nadia Causley
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 ...
read moreApril 29 - 2026 - Bank of Canada maintains policy rate at 2.25%
April 29, 2026 | Posted by: Nadia Causley
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: Nadia Causley
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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Can You Get a Mortgage on an Acreage in Langley or Fraser Valley if the Property Has a Well and Septic System?
April 13, 2026 | Posted by: Nadia Causley
Yes, you usually can, but the property will often get a closer look If you are buying an acreage in Langley, Cloverdale, Walnut Grove, or elsewhere in Fraser Valley and the property has a well and se ...
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