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Katherine (Kate) Douglas, Mortgage Associate Visit My Website  |  Email Me  |  (403) 331-8553 Why having a will is essential when you own a home Buying a home is a major financial milestone—and for many, it’s also a wake-up call to get their affairs in order. If you’re a homeowner and don’t yet have a will, now’s the time to… Continue reading Important REAL ESTATE news from Kate Douglas with The Mortgage Group

I wanted to share some exciting news with you that could be a game-changer for first-time home buyers in Canada! Starting May 27, 2025, the federal government has introduced a GST rebate program to make homeownership more accessible. Here’s a quick overview:  100% GST rebate on new homes priced up to $1 million  Partial rebate for homes priced between $1 million and… Continue reading New GST Rebate for First-Time Home Buyers – Here’s What You Need to Know! From Trish McKean

Katherine (Kate) Douglas, Mortgage Associate Visit My Website  |  Email Me  |  (403) 331-8553 What to expect on housing and mortgages after the election From first-time buyer incentives to homebuilding promises, here’s what to watch for in the coming weeks or months. Canadian voters have re-elected the Liberal Party — this time under new leader Mark Carney — to a… Continue reading News for the REAL ESTATE world From Kate Douglas

Great news from the Bank of Canada today – they’ve decided to hold the prime lending rate steady at 4.95%. This is especially good news for clients with HELOCs or variable-rate mortgages, as it helps provide some much-needed stability in a changing market. As for fixed rates, we’ve seen a bit of fluctuation recently due to rising… Continue reading Rate news from Patricia

April 2025 Real Estate Market Report: Calgary & Area Calgary Real Estate Market Overview Sales Activity In March 2025, Calgary recorded 2,158 home sales, marking a 19% decrease compared to March 2024. Despite this decline, sales remained stronger than pre-pandemic levels, indicating sustained demand in the market. The reduction in sales aligns with a market adjusting after… Continue reading Broker’s tips for REAL ESTATE

March 2025 Real Estate Market Report: Calgary and Area Calgary Real Estate Market Overview Sales Activity In February 2025, Calgary recorded 1,721 home sales, marking a 19% decrease compared to February 2024. Despite this decline, sales remained above historical averages for the month, indicating sustained demand in the market. The reduction in sales aligns with a market… Continue reading March 2025 Real Estate Market Report

Katherine (Kate) Douglas Visit My Website  |  Email Me  |  (403) 331-8553 What the Bank of Canada’s 25-basis-point rate cut means for you Hi Debra & Tom, I wanted to update you on the Bank of Canada’s latest decision. This morning, the Bank cut its policy rate by 25 basis points, lowering it to 3.00%. This is the sixth straight… Continue reading Mortgage rate cut again. Time to buy your new home in the Sundre area!!

Hello all and a HAPPY NEW YEAR for 2025 from Tom and Debra King. Can’t believe that it’s 2025 but here we are! Deb and I want to thank all the folks who have trusted us with their REAL ESTATE transactions to this point. Knowing that you trust us with the SALE or PURCHASE of… Continue reading Happy New Year!!

Katherine (Kate) Douglas, Mortgage Associate Visit My Website  |  Email Me  |  (403) 331-8553 Charting the mortgage market: a 2024 recap and a look ahead to 2025 As we usher in the new year, I’d like to wish you and your loved ones a Happy New Year, filled with health, happiness, and prosperity. With 2024 behind us, let’s take a… Continue reading Kate Douglas looks ahead to the REAL ESTATE market in 2025