by Kari McBride | Jan 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates. In March 2022, the Bank of Canada began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to pump the brakes on inflation.1 And while some market sectors have been slow to...
by Kari McBride | Dec 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
You don’t have to break the bank to celebrate the holidays in style—even in this season of inflation. Prices may be higher on everything from food to gifts to decorations, but there are still plenty of opportunities to eke out extra savings. For example, you...
by Kari McBride | Nov 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled.1 Consequently, home sellers who enter the market today may need to reset their expectations. The reality is,...
by Kari McBride | Oct 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Deciding whether to jump into the housing market or rent instead is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may find it particularly challenging to pinpoint the best time to start exploring...
by Kari McBride | Sep 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Interest rates have risen rapidly this year, triggered by the Bank of Canada’s efforts to curb inflation. And the July MNP Consumer Debt Index found that 59% of Canadians “are already feeling the effects of interest rate increases.”1 Why has the impact been so...
by Kari McBride | Aug 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
The process of buying a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But the journey doesn’t stop when you close on your property. On the contrary, you still have quite a bit to do before you can begin the process of settling into your new place. Fortunately, you...
by Kari McBride | Jul 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
No matter what’s going on in the housing market, the process of selling a home can be challenging. Some sellers have a hard time saying goodbye to a treasured family residence. Others want to skip ahead to the fun of decorating and settling in a new place. Almost all...
by Kari McBride | Jun 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
Canada’s housing market hit a boiling point last year as homebuyers clambered for real estate in regions with significantly more demand than supply. Homeowners and buyers alike are now beginning to feel the pinch of rising interest rates and record inflation,...
by Kari McBride | May 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
Our nation is in the midst of a shifting real estate market. But even as the buying frenzy begins to slow, many properties are still receiving multiple offers.1 So what’s the best way to compete as a buyer–especially if you’re wary about overpaying? While a high offer...
by Kari McBride | Apr 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell.1 If you want to maximize your sale price, it’s still important to prepare your home before putting it on the market. Start by connecting with your REALTOR® as soon as...
