by Julie Dugas | Apr 16, 2021 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership
Canadians are living longer and changing our society in significant ways. Expected to grow by 68% in the next 15 years, this surging demographic is heavily influenced by aging baby boomers, advances in modern medicine, healthier lifestyles, and an increased resilience...
by Julie Dugas | Apr 2, 2021 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Productivity
Life has become increasingly complicated. As we navigate rotating shutdowns, on-again/off-again restrictions and dramatic changes to our daily routines, the possibility of missing important dates and deadlines is very real, as one day can often roll into the next...
by Julie Dugas | Mar 19, 2021 | Blog, Economy, Guest Post, Homeownership
An entire year has passed since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic – and what a year it has been! Faced with uncertainty and unchartered territory, we obeyed public health officials, donned our masks, social distanced, hunkered down and...
by Julie Dugas | Mar 5, 2021 | Blog, Economy, Mortgage
Economic and future forecasting typically involves the calculation and analysis of a number of key variables such as inflation, interest rates, consumer confidence and unemployment. In today’s unconventional and unpredictable environment, additional considerations are...
by Julie Dugas | Feb 19, 2021 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership
For many Ontarians, buying a new home represents a more suitable option than buying resale. The residential construction industry represents one of the largest sectors in the country, with the Canadian Home Builders’ Association reporting that 25% of all homes...