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
Some legal news for homeowners and real estate investors from Leclair Thibeault
LEGALLY YOURS! Legal News for Homeowners Dear Valued Client, Welcome to the 1st edition of Legally Yours! of 2025, with important and expanded information for you as a property owner. This month we welcome Spot Power who are providing information on how you can save on utilities at a time when those costs have risen… Continue reading Some legal news for homeowners and real estate investors from Leclair Thibeault
Spring tips for homeowners
Bridge Financing with Trish McKean
What is Bridge Financing? Ever found your dream home but haven’t sold your current one yet? That’s where bridge financing steps in! It’s a short-term loan that lets you use the equity in your current home to secure the new one — before your sale goes through. Perfect for: Moving quickly in a hot market Avoiding the stress of back-to-back… Continue reading Bridge Financing with Trish McKean
Rate news from Patricia
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