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June 29, 2026
Buying a fixer-upper? Learn how Alberta first-time buyers can finance renovations through Purchase Plus Improvements mortgages and HELOCs.June 26, 2026
Learn the difference between posted and discounted mortgage rates, how they affect payments and penalties, and what Canadian borrowers should watch for.June 24, 2026
Learn the difference between variable and adjustable-rate mortgages, how trigger rates work, and what Alberta homeowners should know before choosing.June 19, 2026
Falling oil prices after the U.S.-Iran peace agreement are changing the economic outlook. Here's what it could mean for inflation, the Bank of Canada, and mortgage rates.June 17, 2026
Home sales rose in May 2026, but borrowing is slowing and household debt remains high. Has Canada's housing market found a bottom, and what does it mean for Alberta buyers?June 15, 2026
Looking for a mortgage broker in Calgary? Discover 10 well-known mortgage brokers and brokerages serving Calgary homebuyers and homeowners in 2026.June 12, 2026
Learn how mortgage prepayment privileges work and discover simple strategies to pay down your mortgage faster while saving thousands in interest.June 10, 2026
Canada is officially in a technical recession, but the Bank of Canada is still holding rates at 2.25%. Learn what this means for Alberta homeowners, buyers, and mortgage rates in 2026.June 8, 2026
New build or resale home? Compare costs, maintenance, neighbourhoods, mortgage options, and long-term value to find the right fit for your first home in Edmonton.
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Posted Rate vs Discounted Rate: What’s the Difference?
Learn the difference between posted and discounted mortgage rates, how they affect payments and penalties, and what Canadian borrowers should
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Variable vs. Adjustable Rate Mortgages: What’s the Difference?
Learn the difference between variable and adjustable-rate mortgages, how trigger rates work, and what Alberta homeowners should know before choosing.
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Oil Prices Are Falling Again. Here’s Why That Matters for Canadian Mortgage Rates
Falling oil prices after the U.S.-Iran peace agreement are changing the economic outlook. Here's what it could mean for inflation,
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Is Canada’s Housing Market Bottoming Out?
Home sales rose in May 2026, but borrowing is slowing and household debt remains high. Has Canada's housing market found
Calgary's Top 10 Mortgage Brokers with Josh Tagg Read moreTop 10 Mortgage Brokers in Calgary (2026)
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How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster: Comparing Prepayment Privileges at Alberta’s Top Lenders
Learn how mortgage prepayment privileges work and discover simple strategies to pay down your mortgage faster while saving thousands in
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Canada Is in a Recession. So Why Isn’t the Bank of Canada Cutting Rates?
Canada is officially in a technical recession, but the Bank of Canada is still holding rates at 2.25%. Learn what
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New Build or Resale Home in 2026: Which Makes More Sense for First-Time Buyers?
New build or resale home? Compare costs, maintenance, neighbourhoods, mortgage options, and long-term value to find the right fit for
