TIME FOR A MORTGAGE CHECK-UP?
Posted on Dec 05, 2025
Have your circumstances changed since you last reviewed your mortgage?
As a home owner, it's important to stay up to date on the home financing options available to you so that your mortgage remains suitable and relevant to your current lifestyle and circumstances.
Setting up a mortgage check-up can provide you with peace of mind in knowing you will...
4 Things to Consider When Deciding If Now Is the Time to Buy
Posted on Nov 28, 2025 in Buyer Resources
Many buyers believe they can time the market by waiting for the exact moment when prices are at their lowest before making a move. It sounds logical in theory, but in reality no one can consistently predict that bottom. The only way to know the market has bottomed out is when it has already started going back up, and by then the best opportunities...
New Government Incentives Help First-Time Buyers Enter the Market
Posted on Nov 24, 2025
The federal government is proposing to eliminate the 5% GST on newly built homes priced up to $1 million for first-time buyers.
This move could translate into up to $50,000 in purchase price savings and up to $240 in monthly mortgage savings, according to Desjardins Economics.
Currently, GST rebates phase out above $350,000—an outdated threshold giv...
Your Home: Is it Time To Downsize, Upsize
Posted on Nov 19, 2025
Many parents find themselves entering the ‘empty-nest’ season where their young adult children are spreading their wings and venturing out into the big wide world. Or younger parents coul...
'Tis the Season in Simcoe County: Festive Events You’ll Love
Posted on Nov 14, 2025 in Local Activities & Events
At The Walker Team, we love celebrating everything that makes our communities special — and this time of year is no exception. Whether you’re shopping local, enjoying a visit with Santa, or taking in the magic of a tree lighting, there’s something for everyone to experience this season. Here’s our guide to the most festive events happening across S...
3 Valuable Benefits of a 120 Day Rate Hold
Posted on Nov 10, 2025
Are you holding your breath every time the Bank of Canada mentions an upcoming interest rate rise? If you are considering buying in the next few months or wanting to shop around for different mortgages from different banks, and time is not on your side, you might want to consider a 120 day rate hold.
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