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Chris Winkler || October 14, 2022

Rising interest rates cancelling out affordability gains

Falling home prices are typically welcomed by prospective homebuyers, since it means an improvement in affordability. For today’s first-time buyers, however, that’s not necessarily the...

Chris Winkler || September 19, 2022

Is co-ownership right for you?

With interest rates rising, along with the overall cost of living, more people are turning to creative options to achieve homeownership. Co-ownership with family or friends—once a very niche...

Chris Winkler || September 15, 2022

The Bank of Canada’s rate hikes may not be done yet

In addition to raising interest rates by another 75 basis points on September 7, the Bank of Canada also signalled that it’s not done hiking just yet. As expected, the Bank raised its overnight...

Chris Winkler || August 12, 2022

What's your Score? The Good the Bad and the Improving

When you apply for a mortgage, the two most important questions to start with are: Do you have good credit? And can you afford it? Working with "yes" clients to both questions are ideal, but not...