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Tips for First-Time Vacation Homeowners
Owning a vacation home is a dream for many, but for first-time buyers, the journey can come with plenty of surprises. Sharing some...

Angela Calla
1 day ago3 min read


Angela Calla has David Chilton of The Wealthy Barber join The Mortgage Show on CKNW
This month on The Mortgage Show on CKNW, we had the privilege of interviewing David Chilton, author of The Wealthy Barber. I first read his book at 17, and his common-sense approach to money continues to help Canadians build confidence in a time where everything costs more. We discussed simple strategies that can make a real difference, including: – Saving and investing using the FHSA, TFSA, RRSP, RESP and RDSP – How a 5% down payment and 30-year mortgage can be a smart start
angela83244
Jan 52 min read


How a Rate Drop Check Could Save You Thousands
When it comes to mortgages, timing is everything, and knowledge is power. That's where the concept of a rate drop check comes in. Behind...

Angela Calla
Jan 54 min read


Navigating Mortgage Renewals at Every Milestone in Life
Whether you're starting a family, moving up the property ladder, or preparing for retirement, your mortgage renewal presents a valuable...

Angela Calla
Dec 22, 20253 min read


How Multigenerational Renovations Are Reshaping the Future of Homeownership
In today’s ever-evolving housing landscape, Canadian families are increasingly seeking creative ways to overcome affordability challenges...

Angela Calla
Dec 8, 20253 min read


Smart Strategies for First-Time Home Buyers: How to Save Big on Your Mortgage
Buying your first home is a thrilling milestone, but it can also be financially overwhelming if you’re not equipped with the right...

Angela Calla
Nov 24, 20253 min read


Incentives for First-Time Home Buyers: What You Need to Know to Unlock the Door to Homeownership
For many Canadians, owning a home is a dream—a milestone that marks stability, independence, and financial security. For first-time home...

Angela Calla
Nov 10, 20253 min read


Understanding Mortgage Penalties: What Every Canadian Homeowner Should Know?
Mortgage penalties can be a significant financial burden for Canadian homeowners. For many Canadian homeowners, this can become a...

Angela Calla
Oct 27, 20253 min read


3 Smart Money Moves: How to Save More and Stress Less
In a world filled with financial uncertainty, making the right decisions about your money can be overwhelming. With rising interest...

Angela Calla
Oct 13, 20253 min read


Big Wins for First-Time Buyers and Renewing Homeowners with Massive Savings and New Incentives
If you’ve been wondering whether now is the right time to enter the real estate market or restructure your mortgage. How Canadians,...

Angela Calla
Sep 29, 20253 min read


Interest Rate Update: What It Means for Your Mortgage Strategy
As of June 2025, the Bank of Canada has decided to hold its key interest rate steady—a move that affects millions of Canadians managing...

Angela Calla
Sep 15, 20253 min read


Changes to Strata Property Regulation expand exemptions to 55+ bylaws
Changes to the Strata Property Regulation will ensure that people living in stratas with 55+ age restrictions will be able to stay in...

Angela Calla
May 10, 20233 min read


Is Your Credit Score Keeping you from Owning a Home?
Improving your credit score in Canada is definitely achievable. Remember the rule of 3. 3 credit lines, for 3 years, 30 percent below...

Angela Calla
May 10, 20232 min read


Vancouver's Permitting Improvement Program
The City of Vancouver's latest permitting improvements are anticipated to save up to 13,800 weeks of processing. Addressing our...

Angela Calla
Mar 25, 20232 min read


What you NEED to know if you plan to buy a home in the next 5 years
It’s now a little easier to buy your first home in Canada and this is how. Starting April 1st 2023 eligible homebuyers can open a first...

Angela Calla
Mar 9, 20232 min read


What Will Mortgage Rates Look Like in 2023?
One of the most significant pain points for homeowners, buyers and sellers this past year has been rising interest rates from the Bank of...

Angela Calla
Jan 4, 20233 min read


What homeowners, buyers, and sellers can expect in 2023
What can homeowners expect to see as far as mortgage rates go in 2023? No one is escaping the pain of higher interest rates. If you were...

Angela Calla
Dec 15, 20227 min read


It's official: Stratas in BC can no longer ban rentals
A new regulation banning stratas from the ability to restrict homeowners from renting out their residential units is now in effect. ...

Angela Calla
Nov 30, 20224 min read


October Market Update
The Bank of Canada jacked rates higher by another 50bps, pushing the prime rate to 5.95% and immediately increasing all variable rate...

Angela Calla
Nov 23, 20222 min read


Laneway homes are on their way to Burnaby.
As outlined in the City of Burnaby’s housing strategy, laneway homes are smaller additional homes built in the backyard of the main...

Angela Calla
Nov 18, 20223 min read
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