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Bank of Canada’s Interest Rate Cut: What It Means for Home Buyers and Sellers

Bank of Canada’s Interest Rate Cut: What It Means for Home Buyers and Sellers

As many Canadians closely follow the real estate market, the Bank of Canada’s recent announcement of an interest rate cut brings a lot of excitement and questions. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or simply want to understand how this impacts the housing market, let's dive into the details and explore what this rate cut means for Vaughan, Maple, Toronto, and beyond. Why Did the Bank of Canada...

How much do you need to earn to buy a home? Canadian minimum income lowered last month

Buying a home in Canada became slightly easier in July, according to a new report that cites dropping mortgage rates and lowering average home prices. The minimum income required to purchase a home dipped last month across the 13 major cities studied by Ratehub.ca, according to their recent blog post. Income required to purchase a home in select Canadian cities Data is based on average home...

Mortgages 101: What’s a mortgage and how to choose between fixed and variable rates in Canada?

Selecting a mortgage is one of the biggest – and most stressful – financial decision made by many Canadians. But a clear understanding of a few basic terms and concepts can help allay some the anxiety. Here’s a primer on the basics of mortgages, along with insights into the current market. THE BASICS What is a mortgage? In plain terms, a mortgage is a loan most often used to buy a house,...

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