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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 […]

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. […]

Calendar Hacks

Written by: Buffini & Co The end of summer can be bittersweet as we adapt to new routines. Following simple hacks can help us switch our mindset and take control of our schedule. We may be feeling: Unmotivated Inconsistent Out of our routines Think of fall as a fresh start: Recharge Reset Reconnect Start with […]

Leasehold vs Freehold: what you need to know

Written by: Zak Khan of REW This cheaper option for home ownership may be tempting, but it also comes with risks. If you’re looking to buy property in BC, you may stumble across leasehold properties, and often they’re incredible bargains. But what does “leasehold” mean, and what implications does it have for Homeseekers? And what’s […]

Bank of Canada Holds Rates Steady as Tariff Clouds Linger

Written by: Dr. Sherry Cooper Bank of Canada Holds Rates Steady As Tariff Turmoil Continues As expected, the Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.75% at today’s meeting, the third consecutive rate hold since the Bank cut overnight rates seven times in the past year. The Governing Council noted that the […]