Articles with the Tag “Finding Home”
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Saving for a down payment: Buying your first home in Canada
Homeownership is one of the most meaningful ways we plant roots in a community to declare we are here to stay. In this article, you will learn how to save for a down payment and additional ways to financially prepare to buy your own home in Canada.
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Understanding the Bank of Canada’s Monetary Policy Report: What It Means for Everyday Canadians
The Bank of Canada’s (BoC) latest Monetary Policy Report provides a comprehensive look at how its monetary policy is shaping critical aspects of the Canadian economy including inflation, employment, economic growth, and consumer spending. Here are some of the key highlights of the report and what they mean for Canadians:
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Cutting Through Interest Rate Chatter: What Interest Rate Changes Really Mean for You
Following the Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate announcement, these questions are sure to surface once again. After all, a 50-bps interest rate drop is the biggest single decrease we’ve seen since 2020 and will create significant buzz in the news.
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September 2024 Interest Rate Announcement: 5 Questions Canadians Might Be Asking
On September 4th, the Bank of Canada announced a 25 bps drop in its policy interest rate, reducing it to 4.25%
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Welcome to Canada: A Checklist for Your First Year in Canada
Moving to Canada can be overwhelming, but this comprehensive checklist of all the things to do in your first year can set you up for success. Learn about essential tasks like getting a SIN, opening a bank account, finding accommodation and building your career. Welcome to your new home!
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What to Know Before You Rent Out Your U.S. Home
Renting out your U.S. home, either for the short- or long-term, might be an option for you. Learn how to rent out your U.S. home.
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Bank of Canada Monetary Policy Report: What It Means for Everyday Canadians
On July 24, 2024 the Bank of Canada released its latest edition of the Monetary Policy Report. Read the highlights here, including how policy is working to ease pricing pressures on Canadians.
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How much money do you need to buy a home in 2024?
Looking to purchase a home? Learn what you’ll need to qualify for a mortgage, from down payment to credit history and more.
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Bank of Canada Announces Another Interest Rate Cut, Offering More Positive Signs for Homebuyers and Owners
In a move widely anticipated by financial experts, the Bank of Canada reduced its overnight policy rate by another 25 basis points, bringing the rate to 4.5%. The second straight rate cut is a positive signal for both homeowners and prospective buyers – but what does it really mean for you?
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Bank of Canada Interest Rate Decrease: What it Means for You
The June 5th Bank of Canada interest rate announcement has been highly anticipated as Canadians hoped the BoC would finally cut interest rates. And ultimately, they did. As was widely expected, interested rates came down 25 basis points to 4.75%, marking the first time in 4 years that rates have decreased.