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The Impact of Personal Notes

Written by: Buffini & Co In the age of email/text and social media, staying connected through the written word has nearly become a thing of the past. Why write a note? It deepens personal connections It shows you care enough to take the time It will delight and surprise the recipient Creates a tangible keepsake […]

The Difference Between Being Pre-Approved and Pre-Qualified

Written by Realtor.ca Team re-approval and pre-qualification are common terms you’ll hear in the mortgage space. While both options can be a helpful first step toward securing a mortgage loan, there are some distinctions between mortgage pre-approval and mortgage pre-qualification that are critical for borrowers to note. What is a mortgage pre-approval? Pre-approval is a much […]

Winter Home Check Up

Written by: Buffini & Co We love our homes – and staying on top of routine maintenance helps us enjoy time spent there even more. November Change the filter in the heating system Check weatherstripping around windows and doors Inspect the chimney and schedule cleaning Stock up on supplies like salt and sand Inspect the […]

What Could Happen to Your Property Value When a New Development Arrives?

Written by: Zak Khan of REW A new development next door doesn’t spell disaster for your property value. You just found out a developer plans to build new condo towers near your property. One of the first thoughts on your mind might be: “what will happen to my property value?” You may wonder if it […]

Bank of Canada Cuts Overnight Rate by 25 BPS to 2.25%

Written by : Dr. Sherry Cooper & Associates Bank of Canada Lowers Policy Rate to 2.25% Today, the Bank of Canada lowered the overnight policy rate by 25 bps to 2.25% as was widely expected. This is the bottom of the Bank’s estimate of the neutral overnight rate, where monetary policy is neither expansionary nor […]

The Power of Gratitude

Written by: Buffini & Co. Grat-i-tude: The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. The benefits of expressing gratitude: Enhanced empathy Stronger relationships More optimism Improved overall well-being More mindful Better sleep Less stress The Evolution of Gratitude Research shows that primates – and many other species – often […]

The Bank of Canada Lowers the Policy Rate by 25 Basis Points to 2.5%

Written by: Dr. Sherry Cooper & Associates Bank of Canada Lowers Policy Rate to 2.5% Today, the Bank of Canada lowered the overnight policy rate by 25 bps to 2.5% as was widely expected. Following yesterday’s better-than-expected inflation report, the Bank believes that underlying inflation was 2.5% year-over-year. Through the recent period of tariff turmoil, […]

The Basics of Breaking Your Mortgage

Written By: Zak Khan of REW You agreed to a contract when you signed a mortgage; getting out of it isn’t so simple. When you sign your mortgage contract, you’re agreeing to a strict payment schedule for a set term. Those terms may have looked fine at first, but you know that life is unpredictable. […]

Take Care of Your Family’s Future Now

Written by: Buffini & Co Most of us know we “should” have a will – yet just over half of us don’t. Maybe it’s cost, the hassle, or just being unaware of the consequences of not having one. Creating a will now may be one of the most meaningful gifts you leave to your loved […]

Bigger Than Expected Drop in Canadian GDP in Q2

Written by: Sherry Cooper & Associates Tariff Turmoil Takes Its Toll Statistics Canada released Q2 GDP data, showing a weaker-than-expected -1.6% seasonally adjusted annual rate, in line with the Bank of Canada’s forecast, but a larger dip than the consensus forecast. The contraction primarily reflected a sharp decline in exports, down 26.8%, which reduced headline GDP growth […]