4 Things to Consider When Deciding If Now Is the Time to Buy
Posted on Mar 10, 2026 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...
Why a Home Search Could Save You Both Time and Money
Posted on Mar 03, 2026 in Buyer Resources
Are you considering purchasing a home in the next six months or sooner?
You may be one of those dutiful people who do your home search on evenings or weekends, scrolling through Realtor.ca or other home sites to find that undiscovered dream home.
But what if a home search could be delivered directly to your inbox daily with the exact criteria you are...
3 Valuable Benefits of a 120 Day Rate Hold
Posted on Feb 28, 2026 in Buyer Resources
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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New Government Incentives Help First-Time Buyers Enter the Market
Posted on Feb 16, 2026 in Buyer Resources
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Currently, GST rebates phase out above $350,000—an outdated threshold giv...
