by harmerwealth | Oct 23, 2024 | Debt, Economy, Interest Rates, Mortgages, Real Estate
Boost in Mortgage Affordability: Lower interest rates reduce mortgage costs, potentially increasing what you can afford. While this opens the door to homeownership for many, it may also drive up real estate prices as demand rises. Now could be the time to assess your...
by harmerwealth | Oct 3, 2024 | Interest Rates, Real Estate
When you consider Canada’s luxury real estate market, places like Toronto or Vancouver most certainly spring to mind. But the smaller towns, like Winnipeg, will be taking front stage in 2024. Read on to find out how this trend will impact you—homeowner,...
by harmerwealth | Aug 6, 2024 | Covid-19, Economy, Interest Rates, Real Estate
You may have seen recent headlines about worldwide stock markets, and it’s easy to feel concerned. However, let’s break down what’s happening in a way that’s easy to understand and not as alarming as it may seem. Recently, a U.S. jobs report showed...
by harmerwealth | Jul 18, 2024 | Financial Planning, First-Time Home Buyer, Interest Rates, Mortgages, Real Estate, Retirement
With a recent surprise drop in inflation in Canada to 2.7%, the financial landscape is poised for some significant changes. Experts anticipate that this drop in inflation will result in another minimum 0.25% decrease in the PRIME interest rate on the Policy Rate...
by harmerwealth | Jun 5, 2024 | Debt, Financial Planning, Interest Rates, Mortgages
Finally, some long-awaited good news from the mortgage market: the Bank of Canada has made its first rate cut of 0.25% to PRIME. This change is set to have a significant impact on homeowners across the country. If you’re a Variable mortgage or loan holder,...
by harmerwealth | Jan 11, 2024 | Interest Rates, Retirement, Tax Planning
In recent years, global financial markets have experienced significant turbulence, primarily attributed to a dramatic increase in interest rates by world banks. This surge, particularly notable in 2022, has had a profound impact across various sectors, including...
