Top Tips for Surviving the Mortgage Stress Test
The mortgage stress test can be a challenging hurdle for homebuyers, but it’s an unavoidable reality for anyone looking to purchase a home in Brampton, Toronto, or the Greater Toronto Area. Introduced by OSFI and the Department of Finance to ensure borrowers can...
Buying Your First Home: How to Know When You’re Truly Ready
The dream of owning a home is a significant milestone. Still, it's a substantial commitment and investment, and it should be a decision made when you're genuinely ready, both financially and emotionally. While history has shown that property ownership can lead to...
Rate Drop! Variable and Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Poised for a Comeback
Finally, the first rate cut in four years to the Bank of Canada’s overnight rate! With this cut and more on the horizon, homebuyers and homeowners in Brampton, Toronto, and the GTA are reconsidering their mortgage options. While the past few years have seen a...
Budget 2024: Will it alleviate our housing crisis and help first-time buyers?
The budget prioritizes easing affordability hurdles for young Canadians, particularly in homeownership, while tax changes aim to target only wealthier individuals Read the full report – Solving the Housing Crisis: Canada’s Housing Plan. Will it meet these goals?...
Important Yet Lesser-Known Aspects of Homebuying
In the exciting journey of purchasing a home, there are key factors beyond the surface that often go unnoticed. Understanding these nuances can make all the difference in ensuring a smooth process and minimal surprises after your home closes. What lesser-known aspects...
Spring into Homeownership: Mortgage Qualifying Success Strategies
With expectations of lower mortgage rates on the horizon, homebuyers are gearing up for what promises to be a robust spring housing market. As anticipation builds, many prospective buyers are eager to seize the opportunity to secure a mortgage and purchase their dream...
Fixed or Variable Rate Mortgage? Or Hybrid?
While nothing is certain, Bank of Canada cuts to the overnight rate are on tap for 2024, possibly starting in April. The strong potential for rate cuts has made variable and adjustable mortgages a top consideration for some homebuyers and homeowners because these...
Empowering Homebuyers & Owners: Strategies for Success in 2024
When it comes to interest rates, we’ll be happy to bid farewell to 2023. From an overnight rate of 4.25% in late 2022 to the current 5%, coupled with rising fixed rates, Canadians have had to weather the impact of high rates. However, there is definite optimism that...
10 important financial tasks to complete by year-end
As the year draws to a close, it's an opportune time for homeowners in Brampton, Toronto, and the GTA to assess their financial situation and prepare for success in the coming year. By completing some financial tasks, you can start the new year with confidence that...
Brampton Housing Stats and 2024 Projections
Data and analysis provided by ReMax. The average Brampton home sale price dropped by 11% from 2022 to 2023, going from $1,187,358 to $1,057,077, while the number of sales decreased by 21.1%, falling from 5,985 in 2022 to 4,722 units in 2023. Expect average sale prices...