Mortgages by Carolann Young

Carolann Young || June 01, 2026

Is Canada in a recession? Economists say the answer is more complicated

Canada’s economy showed little growth at the start of 2026, raising fresh questions about whether the country has slipped into a technical recession. Statistics Canada reported that...

Carolann Young || April 10, 2026

Fixed vs. Variable Rates: What Today’s Market Is Telling Us

Canada’s mortgage market is entering a pivotal period. With more than one million mortgages set to renew in 2026, borrowers are navigating their decisions at a time when global uncertainty is once...

Carolann Young || March 10, 2026

Why It Pays to Start Thinking About Your Mortgage Renewal Early

For many Canadian homeowners, mortgage renewal may feel like a routine step that happens every few years. But the renewals happening over the next 12–24 months are anything but routine. Canada is...

Carolann Young || February 18, 2026

Home sales slump to start 2026 as correction deepens

Canada's housing market began the year on a soft note, with home sales falling 5.8% from December, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). Compared to January 2025, sales were down...