03/05/2026
Thinking about the ever-changing real estate landscape? My latest newsletter is now up on LinkedIn and it's packed with the updates you need to know. This month I'm breaking down fraud awareness, home decor and market insights. Read the full update here:
March Market Update
Fraud Awareness, Home decor and Market Insights Welcome to the March issue of my monthly newsletter! March is peak maple syrup time here in Canada – when the sap starts to flow from tapped trees into sugar houses across Quebec (where 90% of Canada’s liquid gold is produced). Maple syrup not only...
02/13/2026
From Beijing to your Backyard... 🌏🏡
Ever wonder how global trade talks or shifting "superpower" sectors actually affect your mortgage? I’m breaking it all down in my latest LinkedIn newsletter!
This month features expert analysis from Dr. Sherry Cooper on the new China-Canada trade roadmap, plus some "home-love" tips for Valentine’s Day and a guide to Reverse Mortgages.
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February Market Update: Love, Equity, and Global Shifts
Ah February, the month best known for Superbowl, groundhogs, Mardi Gras, and adding an extra day to our calendars every fourth year. But did you know there was once (and only once in the past 2000+ years) a February 30th? From 1582-1752, most of the world was migrating from the Julian calendar to th
12/09/2025
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December 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to the December issue of my monthly newsletter! December is the month of holidays and festive traditions – and also the season of incredibly high stress levels. If you need some fresh ideas on how to destress, give one of these a try: Forget Perfection! Getting something 90% done and letti...
12/08/2025
https://dominionlending.ca/economic-insights/blockbuster-jobs-report-blasts-through-expectations-in-november
Good news in the job markets, especially youth employment, which led the job gains. A large percentage of the job gains were in part time, but it's important to remember that many part time workers are by choice (although not all). On the flip side, this has increased the value of our dollar and interest rates and that has decreased the likelihood that the Bank of Canada will ease the overnight rate when they meet this month. Stay tuned for that!
Blockbuster jobs report blasts through expectations in November - Dominion Lending Centres
Strong Canadian Job Growth Drove the Unemployment Rate Down to 6.5% Today’s Labour Force Survey for November blew past expectations for the third consecutive month. The Canadian economy added 53,600 jobs in November, marking the third straight month of unexpectedly strong gains amid US tariffs tha...
07/25/2025
Call me to talk before you renew!
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Don’t settle when it comes to your mortgage renewal.With hundreds of options, Dominion Lending Centres helps you find the right fit—with better rates and ser...
07/16/2025
https://dominionlending.ca/economic-insights/canadian-housing-might-be-turning-a-corner-as-sales-picked-up-in-june-and-prices-flattened
Canadian Housing Might Be Turning A Corner As Sales Picked Up in June and Prices Flattened. - Dominion Lending Centres
Home Sales Rose As Prices Stabilized–Housing Market is Turning a Corner The number of home sales recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems rose 2.8% on a month-over-month basis in June 2025, building on the 3.5% gain recorded in May. Over the past two months, the recovery in sales activity has been led...
06/24/2025
https://dominionlending.ca/economic-insights/canadian-cpi-inflation-held-steady-at-1-7-y-y-in-may-core-inflation-edged-downward
Canadian CPI inflation held steady at 1.7% y/y in May. Core inflation edged downward. - Dominion Lending Centres
Today’s Report Shows Inflation Remains a Concern The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.7% year-over-year in May, matching the 1.7% increase in April. A reduced rent price increase and a decline in travel tour prices put downward pressure on the CPI in May compared with one year earlier. Smaller de...
05/02/2025
Hmmm longer interest rate terms? I am not sure that would generate much excitement in Canada since 10 year terms are not popular.
Mark Carney has a housing plan. How long will it take to implement? - National | Globalnews.ca
Housing experts and economists say some of the proposed measures in Prime Minister Mark Carney's housing plan are promising, but some key challenges remain.
04/11/2025
Important tax tip:
Can't pay your tax bill? File your return on time and don't panic, experts say - Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
For many Canadians, filing their taxes often means a refund, but for some, tax time can mean a bill that's unexpected or more than anticipated.
03/28/2025
This year is going to be interesting...
Bank of Canada's urge to cut rates fades amid tariff uncertainty - Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
The Bank of Canada appears increasingly reluctant to cut rates further, with minutes from its March 12 meeting showing that its most recent move was driven largely by rising uncertainty over a potential trade war with the U.S.