Mortgages by Carolann Young

Carolann Young || September 02, 2026

The rate didn’t move. Your mortgage strategy still can.

The Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25% this week, leaving borrowing costs unchanged for Canadians with variable-rate mortgages and other products tied to lenders’ prime...

Carolann Young || August 24, 2026

Mortgage Declined? There May Be Another Path Forward

Mortgage Declined? There May Be Another Path ForwardA mortgage decline can feel like a door has been closed.Maybe you've found the home you want to buy. Maybe you're trying to refinance your existing...

Carolann Young || August 18, 2026

Canadian inflation reaches 3% as gasoline and travel costs rise

Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 3.0% in July from 2.8% in June, reaching the upper end of the Bank of Canada’s target range. The increase was slightly larger than economists expected and...

Carolann Young || July 20, 2026

Dream Home Now or Dream Home Later? Choosing the Right Home for You

House hunting often comes down to one important decision: do you buy the home that's already been renovated, or do you purchase one with potential and make it your own over time?Both options have...