Subconsciously, we’re programmed to think more is often better. One example of where more is not necessarily better is with...
Pulling a credit score is one of the first things a mortgage planner does before submitting your application to a...
The statistic making headlines this week is the latest debt-to-disposable-income ratio. It just hit a record 150.8%. Not all of...
If you ever thought it was expensive to close a mortgage, have a peek at what our American neighbours pay....
The media has been wallpapered with stories about how low mortgage rates are inflating real estate prices. Here’s an interesting...
Historically speaking, no single factor has influenced the rate of mortgage arrears (overdue payments) more than employment—not even rising interest...
The B.C. government’s “blame non-resident homeowners” campaign is now officially out of control. Provincial leaders have just molested international homebuyers...
Housing prices are unsustainably high in Canada’s major centres, says a report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA)....
Someday, when many least expect it, inflation risk will drive up interest rates, and they’ll go up for more than...
Predictions of a Canadian housing crash have been unsubstantiated and have emanated largely from one man: Garth Turner. So says...
