My Blogs
Credit Suisse Meltdown: Why It Matters to Homeowners
The meltdown of Credit Suisse and its $3.25 billion sale to UBS raised hard questions. Here is why bank ethics matter for mortgages and homeowners.
Chris Cuomo on COVID-19: Essential Lessons on Distancing
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo shared his own COVID-19 experience in April 2020. Here are his lessons on social distancing, handwashing and staying home.
Inflation Cools to 5.2% in February: What It Means
Inflation cools in February to 5.2%, down from 5.4%, says Statistics Canada. Here is what it meant for the Bank of Canada, rates and borrowers.
Housing Market After COVID-19: Why You Are Not Alone
Worried about the housing market after COVID-19? You are not alone. Here are the questions buyers and sellers asked in April 2020, and where to look.
Work Permit Holders: New Rules for Buying a Home
In March 2023, Ottawa eased the foreign buyer ban so more work permit holders could buy a home in Canada. See who qualified and what changed.
Bank of Canada Raises Rate to 5%: What Borrowers Face
The Bank of Canada raises its key rate by 0.25% to 5%. Here is what the hike meant for first-time buyers, homeowners and mortgage payments.
TRREB Sales Report for March 2020: What COVID-19 Changed
TRREB’s home sales report for March 2020 split the month into pre- and post-COVID-19 periods. See how sales and new listings changed, and why.
July 2023 Housing Report: What the TRREB Numbers Reveal
Our July 2023 housing report review covers TRREB sales, prices, listings, condo rents and commercial leasing in the GTA, and what it meant.
Mid April 2020 TRREB Sales: What the Pandemic Changed
TRREB data for mid April 2020: sales down 69%, new listings down 64% and average prices down 1.5% from a year earlier. Here is what it meant for buyers.
Gradual Opening of Businesses: What Ontario’s Plan Means
Ontario announced a three-stage plan for the gradual opening of businesses in April 2020. See what each stage allowed and what it meant for families.
