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December 18, 2023
Explore the Bank of Canada's monetary policy, Governor Macklem's views on rate cuts, and the economic outlook in this insightful blog post.
December 15, 2023
Explore how potential Bank of Canada rate cuts could impact mortgages and the housing market. Insightful analysis for homeowners and buyers.
December 14, 2023
Explore Edmonton's real estate trends with Josh Tagg and Jay Lewis in our video analysis covering November's market data, insights, and predictions.
December 13, 2023
Explore OSFI's decision to keep the Mortgage Stress Test rate unchanged for uninsured mortgages in Canada, its impact, and future mortgage policy changes.
December 12, 2023
Exploring Canada's economic outlook: BoC's rate hike pause, housing challenges, and the US Fed's influence on 2024 forecasts.
December 6, 2023
"Explore the impact of the Bank of Canada's rate decisions on real estate and mortgages with expert insights from Jay Lewis and Josh Tagg.
December 6, 2023
Bank of Canada held its target for the overnight rate at 5% So, the Bank of Canada held its target for the overnight rate at 5%, and continued its policy of quantitative tightening. This move was widely anticipated, as market conditions and economic forecasts had pointed towards a rate hold. Economists and markets had been…
December 4, 2023
Calgary new listings rose 38% year-over-year in November 2023, nearly closing the inventory gap, as the benchmark reached $567,900. Full stats and analysis.
November 29, 2023
Explore the latest trends in Canada's housing market, with a focus on Calgary and Edmonton's unique dynamics, amidst national economic shifts.

December 18, 2023
Bank of Canada: Too Early to Cut Rates
Explore the Bank of Canada's monetary policy, Governor Macklem's views on rate cuts, and the economic outlook in this insightful
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December 15, 2023
More Reasons the Bank of Canada will Begin Lowering Its Rate
Explore how potential Bank of Canada rate cuts could impact mortgages and the housing market. Insightful analysis for homeowners and
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December 14, 2023
VIDEO: November 2023 Edmonton Real Estate Stats
Explore Edmonton's real estate trends with Josh Tagg and Jay Lewis in our video analysis covering November's market data, insights,
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December 13, 2023
Mortgage Stress Test Remains Unchanged
Explore OSFI's decision to keep the Mortgage Stress Test rate unchanged for uninsured mortgages in Canada, its impact, and future
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December 12, 2023
Ben Tal: Bank of Canada Rate Hikes Over
Exploring Canada's economic outlook: BoC's rate hike pause, housing challenges, and the US Fed's influence on 2024 forecasts.
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December 6, 2023
VIDEO: Mortgage Rates Trending Downward!
"Explore the impact of the Bank of Canada's rate decisions on real estate and mortgages with expert insights from Jay
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December 6, 2023
Mortgage Minute 29: Bank of Canada Cooperates While Fixed Rates Drop
Bank of Canada held its target for the overnight rate at 5% So, the Bank of Canada held its target
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December 4, 2023
Calgary Housing Market Update (November 2023): Is the Housing Shortage Easing?
Calgary new listings rose 38% year-over-year in November 2023, nearly closing the inventory gap, as the benchmark reached $567,900. Full
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November 29, 2023
November 2023 Housing and Mortgage Market Review
Explore the latest trends in Canada's housing market, with a focus on Calgary and Edmonton's unique dynamics, amidst national economic
Read more