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Understanding Inflation in Canada: What It Means for Homebuyers and Borrowers

March 24, 2025 | Posted by: Yelena Markus

As a trusted mortgage broker in Montreal, Yelena Markus helps clients navigate the financial landscape, and a key factor in that landscape is inflation. Understanding how inflati ...

A Lender vs B Lender Mortgages in Canada: Which One Is Right for You?

March 21, 2025 | Posted by: Yelena Markus

Navigating the mortgage landscape in Canada can feel overwhelming—especially if you're self-employed, have experienced credit issues, or need to consolidate debt. Understanding the difference be ...

Bank of Canada Lowers Interest Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty

March 16, 2025 | Posted by: Yelena Markus

A Strategic Move to Support the Economy The Bank of Canada (BoC) has reduced its policy interest rate by 0.25% in response to growing economic challenges, including trade tensions with the United Sta ...

Interest Rates in Canada Could Drop Faster Amid Trade War: Insights for Montreal Homebuyers

March 5, 2025 | Posted by: Yelena Markus

As mortgage rates continue to be a critical factor for homebuyers in Montreal, new economic forecasts suggest that interest rates in Canada may decrease more aggressively than expected due to escalati ...

Can You Extend Your Mortgage Amortization in Canada?

February 19, 2025 | Posted by: Yelena Markus

With rising interest rates over the past few years, many Canadian homeowners are exploring ways to manage their mortgage payments. One of the most common questions mortgage holders ask is whether they ...

Mortgage Rates Volatile Amid Trade Uncertainty – What It Means for Canadian Borrowers

February 7, 2025 | Posted by: Yelena Markus

Table of Contents A Temporary Reprieve, But Uncertainty Lingers How US Economic Pressures Could Impact Canada’s Housing Market The Direction of Mortgage Rates and Money Markets What’ ...

Quebec Housing Market Insights for 2025: A Comprehensive Overview

January 21, 2025 | Posted by: Yelena Markus

A Year of Growth in Quebec’s Real Estate Market The Quebec housing market demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth throughout 2024, setting the stage for continued activity in 2025. Here&r ...

Mortgage Trends in 2025: What You Need to Know –

January 14, 2025 | Posted by: Yelena Markus

As we step into 2025, Canada’s housing market presents an exciting yet challenging landscape. Various factors, such as interest rate adjustments, shifts in demand, and government policy changes, ...

How to Buy a Home in Canada: A Guide for First-Time Buyers

December 7, 2024 | Posted by: Yelena Markus

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, offering both housing stability and long-term investment potential. However, with high property prices and rising mortgage rates, the process can seem ...

Inflation Rises to 2% in October: What It Means for Montreal Homebuyers and Mortgages

November 19, 2024 | Posted by: Yelena Markus

Inflation Rises to 2% in October: What It Means for Montreal Homebuyers and Mortgages Canada’s inflation rate climbed to 2% in October, dimming hopes of a significant interest rate cut by the B ...

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