Variable or Fixed Mortgage – Which Is Better? Since July 2017, the Bank of Canada has raised its key overnight rate four times. It currently stands at 1.5%, while the prime lending rate of big commercial banks is 3.70%. This has left many homeowners wondering which is better: fixed or…
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Rising Interest Rates: Everything You Need To Know
Understanding The New Interest Rate Hike The Bank of Canada recently raised its key overnight rate by 25 basis points to 1.5%. Big banks like TD and BMO also followed suit, increasing their prime lending rate to 3.70% So how does this affect Toronto’s real estate market? The short answer: positively….
Downtown Toronto’s Condo Market – Spring 2018 Overview
Spring Thaw After months of cold weather and cool sales, Toronto’s housing market is once again heating up—just in time for spring. Properties in the downtown area are seeing an uptick in offers, while demand for GTA real estate keeps growing. According to The Star, “the real estate industry is…