Day: June 2, 2025

Key steps to prepare for your first home purchase

Before starting the homebuying process, it’s important to recognize that having a down payment ready is just one step. Many prospective buyers overlook key factors that can affect their ability to purchase a home successfully. Financial Preparedness:Many buyers believe they’re ready because they’ve saved a down payment, but they often skip important steps like getting […]

Bank of Canada expected to hold rates steady

We expect the Bank of Canada to hold rates steady on Wednesday, following April’s pause after seven consecutive cuts. While arguments for a cut remain—such as weakening labour markets, particularly in manufacturing (which saw a 30,600-job drop in April, the largest monthly decline since the pandemic), an uptick in unemployment to 6.9% from 6.6% in […]