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There are multiple reports about the housing markets in Canada – and some of them are actually true! But yes, if you are a first-time home buyer in Vancouver and are waiting to see which way the wind is blowing before you jump in, it can be a tad confusing ...
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As the warm hues of summer fade and Canada’s landscape transforms into a vibrant display of gold, red, and orange, it’s no wonder that fall (or autumn) is a season many Canadians look forward to. But beyond its natural beauty, fall in Canada brings significant changes across various aspects of ...
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Unless you are hiding under a rock, it is impossible that you haven’t heard the Bank of Canada’s announcement of a further cut in the key overnight policy rate. And the hope that this will signal a downward revision in mortgages, especially variable rate mortgages. Mortgages are a much-feared yet ...
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Living in a condo, especially in a big metropolis like Toronto, is a delicate balance of what you want and what you can squeeze in. Unless your condo is a top-end unit, we are talking about a compact (maybe even tiny) living area where space is at a premium. If ...
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So widely anticipated that the actual announcement was almost an anticlimax, the latest rate cut is the third reduction, making it a hat-trick. In its September meeting, the Bank of Canada (BoC) announced another quarter-point reduction, bringing the overnight rate down to 4.25%. Canada is one of the most aggressive ...
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