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Brian Patey || September 02, 2026

The rate didn’t move. Your mortgage strategy still can.

The Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25% this week, leaving borrowing costs unchanged for Canadians with variable-rate mortgages and other products tied to lenders’ prime...

Brian Patey || August 18, 2026

Canadian inflation reaches 3% as gasoline and travel costs rise

Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 3.0% in July from 2.8% in June, reaching the upper end of the Bank of Canada’s target range. The increase was slightly larger than economists expected and...

Brian Patey || June 22, 2026

Appraisal vs. Home Inspection: What Newfoundland & Labrador Buyers Should Know

When buying a home, there are a lot of moving parts. Between the offer, financing, conditions, paperwork, and timelines, it is easy for certain terms to blend together. Two that often get confused are...

Brian Patey || June 17, 2026

Home sales rise in May as buyers return to a stabilizing market

Canada’s housing market showed signs of renewed momentum in May, with national home sales rising 5.5% from April, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). The gain marked the first...