Archive for August, 2024

With the recent rate cuts from the Bank of Canada, there’s been some more optimism about purchasing a home in Ontario over the last few weeks. However, we have yet to see a huge cluster of buyers emerge from the sidelines, as many are still playing the wait-and-see game. What is different is the questions that I’m being asked. Many believe we will soon see a reduction in interest rates, […]

In the last decade, climate change and energy efficiency have come to the forefront of many Canadians’ minds. From wanting to do our part by recycling to making our home as energy efficient as possible, there are many benefits to being environmentally and energy conscious. If you are looking to cut costs or want to reduce your eco-footprint, here are some great ways to cut your energy costs: 1. Get […]

All eyes were on The Bank of Canada last month as they cut interest rates by 25 basis points again during their July 24th meeting, thereby taking the overnight policy rate down to 4.5%. We believe that owing to a sustained deceleration in inflation, the central bank will continue its monetary easing at the September and December meetings and well into next year. The policy rate will likely fall to […]