The Bank of Canada's recent interest rate hike, the seventh this year, is set to impact mortgage payments across the country. With the prime rate increasing, homeowners can expect higher variable mortgage rates. This blog breaks down ...
The Bank of Canada (BoC) recently increased the overnight rate to 4.75%, signaling a shift after a temporary pause. This decision, influenced by a strong housing market, aims to balance supply and demand and maintain sustainable inflation. Howe...
British Columbia's housing market dynamics are set to experience a significant decline. The BC Real Estate Association predicts a 34.4% drop in home sales this year, following a record-setting 2021. They anticipate another 11.4% dip...
Interest Rate Pause
The Bank of Canada keeps the interest rate steady at 4.5%, pausing eight rate hikes between March 2022 and February 2023. This move aligns with the bank's strategy to assess the impact of previous hikes on the econo...