Katherine (Kate) Douglas, Mortgage Associate Visit My Website | Email Me | (403) 331-8553 When the lowest rate could cost you more: 10 questions to ask before choosing your next mortgage Let’s talk about why it’s not always about the rate. We get it, mortgage rates are everywhere. You see them on ads, in your inbox, and all over comparison… Continue reading Advice for Real Estate buyers from Kate Douglas
Summer Home Maintenance Tips for HOMEOWNERS
Summer Home Maintenance Tips Summer is the perfect time to tackle home maintenance projects that protect your investment and boost curb appeal. With warmer weather and longer days, it’s easier to take care of tasks that keep your home in top condition. Start with the roof and gutters. Check for loose shingles and clean out… Continue reading Summer Home Maintenance Tips for HOMEOWNERS
End of June Real Estate Market stats
JUNE 2025 HOUSING MARKET UPDATE July 2, 2025 Gains in resale supply mostly impact apartment and row style home prices Inventory levels in June continued to rise, both over last month’s and last year’s levels. By the end of the month, inventory reached 6,941 units, returning to levels reported in 2021, or prior to the… Continue reading End of June Real Estate Market stats
Great news for FIST TIME HOMEBUTERS from Kate Douglas of The Mortgage Group
Katherine (Kate) Douglas Visit My Website | Email Me | (403) 331-8553 New federal rebate could save first-time home buyers thousands The federal government has just launched a major new incentive to help make housing more affordable for Canadians. On May 27, a new GST rebate was tabled for first-time homebuyers purchasing newly built homes (full news release). First-time Buyers… Continue reading Great news for FIST TIME HOMEBUTERS from Kate Douglas of The Mortgage Group
The latest interest rate for REAL ESTATE buyers and seller from Kate Douglas
Katherine (Kate) Douglas | (403) 331-8553 Bank of Canada holds rate at 2.75% – Here’s what it means for you Hi Debra & Tom, The Bank of Canada announced today it is keeping its key interest rate unchanged at 2.75%, marking its second pause in this rate-cutting cycle. After a 25-basis-point cut in March many had hoped… Continue reading The latest interest rate for REAL ESTATE buyers and seller from Kate Douglas
Important REAL ESTATE news from Kate Douglas with The Mortgage Group
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
Real Estate Market update and tips for selling your Real Estate
June Jumpstart: How School Holidays Drive Canada’s Real Estate Market June kicks off summer school holidays across Canada, and with that comes a surge of real estate activity! A lot of families love to move during this break to avoid disrupting the school year, making June one of the busiest months for buying and… Continue reading Real Estate Market update and tips for selling your Real Estate
New GST Rebate for First-Time Home Buyers – Here’s What You Need to Know! From Trish McKean
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
A message on REAL ESTATE trends from our broker
May 2025 Real Estate Market Report: Calgary and Surrounding Area Good Morning Everyone, As of May 1, 2025, the Calgary real estate market, along with its neighboring communities of Airdrie, Cochrane, and Okotoks, continues to experience notable shifts in sales activity, inventory levels, and pricing trends. Below is a comprehensive analysis based on the… Continue reading A message on REAL ESTATE trends from our broker
News for the REAL ESTATE world From Kate Douglas
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