by harmerwealth | Apr 19, 2025 | Financial Planning, First-Time Home Buyer, Real Estate
At The Harmer Group, we pride ourselves on being more than just Realtors – we’re also personal financial planners dedicated to your long-term success. Our team understands the intrinsic connection between real estate and financial well-being, which is why we have...
by harmerwealth | Apr 4, 2025 | Economy, Financial Planning, Investing, Real Estate, Retirement
Feeling nervous about the economy, your job, rising prices, or retirement savings? You’re not alone. Market downturns can be scary, especially when the headlines feel overwhelming. At Harmer Wealth Management, we understand these concerns deeply. This post...
by harmerwealth | Mar 12, 2025 | Interest Rates, Mortgages, Real Estate, Uncategorized
Big news for homeowners, buyers, and investors: the Bank of Canada has cut its key interest rate by another 0.25%, marking a shift in the economic landscape. If you have a variable-rate mortgage, this directly impacts you—so let’s break it down. Variable-Rate Mortgage...
by harmerwealth | Mar 4, 2025 | Economy, Financial Planning, First-Time Home Buyer, Interest Rates, Investing, Investment Income, Mortgages, Real Estate, Retirement
We understand that the recent fear and volatility caused by Trump’s latest antics—particularly his tariffs on Canada—have left many of you feeling uneasy. If history has taught us anything, however, it’s that we’ve seen this before. This is Trump 2.0—a bad movie we’re...
by harmerwealth | Jan 29, 2025 | Interest Rates, Mortgages, Real Estate
The Bank of Canada has lowered its key interest rate by 0.25%, a move that could have significant financial implications for Canadians. Whether you have a mortgage, carry variable-rate debt, are an investor, or are considering buying or...
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...
