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Inflation Ticks Up to 2.9% in May: What You Need to Know
Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 2.9% in May, up from 2.7% in April, primarily driven by higher service prices, according to...

Jose Gustavo Salcedo
Jul 2, 20242 min read
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Inflation in Canada Unexpectedly Rises in May: What This Means for Future Rate Cuts
In May, Canada's annual inflation rate unexpectedly accelerated to 2.9%, complicating prospects for a potential rate cut in July. This...

Jose Gustavo Salcedo
Jun 25, 20242 min read
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Opinion: Bank of Canada Rate Cuts Won’t Necessarily Reduce Mortgage Costs
There’s been a lot of buzz about how the Bank of Canada’s recent interest rate cuts will boost the Canadian housing market. While it’s...

Jose Gustavo Salcedo
Jun 14, 20242 min read
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BMO Reports Increased Delinquencies, Predicts Prolonged High Interest Rates
In its latest financial report, BMO has noted a rise in delinquencies during the second quarter and anticipates that high interest rates...

Jose Gustavo Salcedo
Jun 4, 20242 min read
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More Canadians Only Making Minimum Payments on Credit Cards: TransUnion
A new report reveals a growing number of Canadians are struggling with rising credit card balances due to the cost-of-living crisis and...

Jose Gustavo Salcedo
May 29, 20242 min read
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Bank of Canada Report: Financial System Stability and Risks
In its recent Financial Stability Report, the Bank of Canada has provided insights into the current state of Canada's financial system,...

Jose Gustavo Salcedo
May 14, 20242 min read
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Ottawa Real Estate Market Shows Signs of Confidence Amidst Changing Landscape
latest report from the Ottawa Real Estate Board highlights the continued surge in home sales and prices in the capital, with April...

Jose Gustavo Salcedo
May 7, 20242 min read
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Equifax Canada Explores Rental Payment Data for Credit Scores
Equifax Canada is on a mission to make credit and financial services more accessible to a wider range of people. The agency is currently...

Jose Gustavo Salcedo
Apr 30, 20242 min read
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What's Brewing in the Spring Housing Market
As winter fades away, many are wondering what the spring housing market has in store. After a series of interest rate holds by the Bank...

Jose Gustavo Salcedo
Apr 23, 20242 min read
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Home Prices to Peak by Next Year, CMHC Report Predicts
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) has released its latest housing market outlook, and it's raising eyebrows. According to the...

Jose Gustavo Salcedo
Apr 8, 20242 min read
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Ontario's 2024 Budget: Housing Policies Under the Spotlight
In the latest unveiling of Ontario's 2024 budget, housing has taken center stage with a slew of initiatives aimed at tackling the ongoing...

Jose Gustavo Salcedo
Mar 27, 20242 min read
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February Housing Starts in Canada Surge by 14%: CMHC Report
In exciting news for the housing sector, February witnessed a notable uptick in home construction across Canada. The Canada Mortgage and...

Jose Gustavo Salcedo
Mar 18, 20242 min read
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Variable or Short-Term Fixed Mortgage? Decoding the ‘Sweet Spot’ in Canada’s Mortgage Market
As the Canadian mortgage landscape experiences rate adjustments in anticipation of the spring market, many are left wondering: is it the...

Jose Gustavo Salcedo
Mar 13, 20243 min read
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Headline: Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rates Steady at 5% Amid Growing Economic Uncertainty
In a move widely anticipated by economists, the Bank of Canada has chosen to keep its key overnight interest rate at five percent,...

Jose Gustavo Salcedo
Mar 6, 20242 min read
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The Latest in Real Estate, Mortgages, and Market Trends
In this edition of Jose Gustavo Salcedo News, we bring you the most important points from the ever-evolving world of real estate,...

Jose Gustavo Salcedo
Feb 27, 20242 min read
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Is it Cheaper to Rent or Buy a House with a Monthly Mortgage in Canada? Prices Analyzed in 26 Markets
To rent or to buy a home in Canada? It's a question many Canadians ponder, especially in today's landscape of shifting rents and mortgage...

Jose Gustavo Salcedo
Feb 13, 20242 min read
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A Closer Look at Canada's Housing Market: Stability Ahead, but No Return to the Rollicking Price Gains
The Canadian housing market is poised for stability in 2024, according to a recent research report from BMO senior economist Robert...

Jose Gustavo Salcedo
Jan 30, 20242 min read
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Welcome Home Niagara Home Ownership Program: Making Homeownership a Reality
Owning a home is a dream for many, and the Welcome Home Niagara Home Ownership Program is here to turn that dream into reality. This...

Jose Gustavo Salcedo
Jan 22, 20242 min read
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Despite easing rates, bank CEOs say clients face $400-$500 monthly mortgage payment hikes at renewal
In a recent update from the RBC Capital Markets 2024 Canadian Bank CEO Conference, significant insights were shared by top bank CEOs,...

Jose Gustavo Salcedo
Jan 15, 20242 min read
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2024 housing market and interest rate forecasts
In 2023, Canadian mortgage holders faced challenges with increased interest rates, but there's optimism for relief in 2024. The Bank of...

Jose Gustavo Salcedo
Jan 8, 20242 min read
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