by Julie Dugas | Apr 17, 2020 | Blog, Finance
The world as we know it has drastically changed. Most of us are staying home – not by choice, but through necessity. The financial and emotional strain associated with COVID-19 is very real – coping with the unnerving situation, trying to stay positive and finding...
by Julie Dugas | Apr 10, 2020 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
As part of the ongoing effort to assist Canadians facing negative financial effects from COVID-19, the federal government has granted an extension for filing your taxes. The due date for personal tax filing has been extended from April 1st to June 1st, 2020,...
by Julie Dugas | Apr 3, 2020 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Mortgage
It’s a harsh reality that COVID-19 has left many people facing significant financial hardship. In an effort to alleviate some of this burden, the government is working at all levels to provide relief measures to assist those who are most vulnerable. Many...
by Julie Dugas | Mar 27, 2020 | Blog, Economy, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
Over the past few weeks, the world as we know it has been changing at a rapid pace. Phrases like ‘self-isolation’, ‘social distancing’ and ‘flattening the curve’ have become a part of our daily lingo. We’re being asked to stay home, schools and attractions are closed,...
by Julie Dugas | Mar 20, 2020 | Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
Choosing the mortgage term that’s right for you can be challenging for even the savviest of homebuyers, as terms typically range from six months up to 10 years. By understanding mortgage terms, you can save the most money and choose the term that’s best suited...
by Julie Dugas | Mar 13, 2020 | Announcements, Blog, Economy, Homeownership, Mortgage
Concern surrounding coronavirus – COVID-19 – has led to a crash in oil prices and economic uncertainty surrounding capital markets, which has resulted in most Canadian banks significantly reducing both fixed- and variable-rate mortgage rates. Around the world...
