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Posted January 16, 2024 Finance

There’s Never a Good Time To Time the Market

Rates are up, inventory is low, and sales volume is flat. If you’re looking to buy a new home, what are you supposed to do? A lot of people will tell you to wait. After all, rates are dropping soon! Why not just be patient until you can lock into lower monthly mortgage payments?

What these people don’t realize is that waiting can be a dangerous game. I’ve been in real estate for more than 3 decades, and while things change all the time, one thing has remained consistently true: it’s never a good idea to time the market.

Posted December 15, 2023 Finance

Are You Ready For Lower Rates?

As expected, rates are starting to trend in a downward direction. This might make life easier for some homeowners. But for others, lower rates might lead to more questions than answers. What should I do next? How can I benefit? Should I get a variable rate and ride the wave? Or should I stick with fixed?

There are no easy answers – but here’s some info that might point you in the right direction.

Posted November 29, 2023 Finance

The Case For Short Term Rentals

A couple weeks ago, the federal government announced they’re cracking down on short term rentals. Property owners will no longer be able to claim their rental expenses against the income they make, thereby making it far less lucrative to rent out properties on sites like Airbnb or VRBO.

I think this is a huge mistake. People argue that short term rentals limit the availability of inventory for long term renters, but I believe this view misses the big picture for a few reasons.

Posted November 22, 2023 Mortgage News

The 2024/2025 Rate Forecast

At the Mortgage Professionals Canada conference last month, Benjamin Tal, Deputy Chief Economist at CIBC World Markets, gave a very hopeful and informative presentation.

Mr. Tal always has a keen sense of what’s next both nationally and internationally. He is extremely apt at making sense of global economics, then breaking down in simple terms what it means for Canada. This time he came forward with a positive forecast that I agree with: rates are due to fall.

Posted November 20, 2023 Mortgage Tips

There’s An Investment Opportunity Hiding In Plain Sight

There’s a lot of uncertainty surrounding the housing market right now, and with uncertainty comes negativity. Clickbait headlines. Grim forecasts. Pessimistic chatter. It all gets in the way of seeing the opportunities that can arise during challenging times like the one we’re in.

But if you’re someone who sees the big picture, you might want to keep reading. There might just be a unique investment opportunity right under your nose.