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Steve Futyer || January 12, 2023

What you need to know about Canada’s new foreign buyer ban

The start of the new year saw Canada’s new foreign buyer ban officially come into effect. The two year-ban, originally passed by Parliament in June to help address housing affordability...

Steve Futyer || November 28, 2022

Top home improvement tips to consider before selling your home

A renovation is probably the last thing on your mind right before you plan to sell your home. However, there are some key areas where a little bit of TLC can go a long way to...

Steve Futyer || October 28, 2022

The Bank of Canada says its rate-hike phase is almost over

The Bank of Canada confirmed that additional interest rate increases are necessary, but that we’re now nearing the end of the current rate-hike cycle. Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem made...

Steve Futyer || 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...