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Brian Patey || February 03, 2026

When the news feels noisy, your mortgage plan shouldn't be

When the news feels noisy, your mortgage plan shouldn't beIt’s hard to ignore how loud and unsettled the news feels right now.Between ongoing trade tensions, questions about the economy, affordability...

Brian Patey || January 28, 2026

Rates on hold as the Bank of Canada waits for clearer economic signals

The Bank of Canada held its key policy rate at 2.25% today, a decision that came as no surprise to markets and economists. More importantly, the Bank signalled that it isn’t in a rush to move...

Brian Patey || January 16, 2026

Canada closes 2025 with balanced market conditions as December sales soften

Canada’s housing market lost some steam in December, closing out 2025 on a quieter note. Home sales fell 2.7% from November, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). Compared to...

Brian Patey || December 12, 2025

The Bank of Canada hit pause. Is this as low as rates will go?

The Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25% this week, a decision most had already been expecting. After four cuts over the past year, the question now isn’t what just happened, but what comes...