Ravi Punia - REALTOR®

It's the eternal question that homebuyers and homeowners coming up for mortgage renewals face: should I get a variable rate or fixed rate mortgage?  With mortgage rates now in and around the incredibly low 2% mark, this is a question that's becoming even more pressing.

There is more to consider than just the interest rate number itself, when making that decision.  It's important to understand the rules and penalties around a mortgage.  You'll want to know what your privileges are around...

I came across the story below discussing the growing trend towards an exodus from urban centres, like Vancouver.  The article contained a couple of interesting findings...

"A recent Leger Marketing survey conducted for ReMax found that one-third of Canadians polled in July said they no longer want to live in large urban areas and instead would opt for rural and suburban communities. The survey also says 44 per cent of Canadians want a home with more space for personal amenities, such as a pool,...

With so many people having been stuck at home over the past few months (and likely to continue into the fall and winter), homeowners have been spending big on renovations.  When homeowners are spending way more time at home (i.e. working from home) many have been eyeing making repairs and renovations that they may have previously been putting off.

With the COVID-19 pandemic related shut-downs, it seems like many people finally got around to taking on some reno projects.  However, it is important...