5/9/2022 | Posted in Interest Rates by Sam Cuda & Nancy Cuda
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Following a jump in bond yields last week, lenders across the country once again bumped up their fixed mortgage rates. ... More

3/14/2020 | Posted in Ontario Real Estate by Sam Cuda & Nancy Cuda
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Condo developers in Ontario looking to sell units to millennials and first-time home buyers could be barking up the wrong tree, according to a new survey from OREA. ... More

2/24/2020 | Posted in First Time Home Buyers by Sam Cuda & Nancy Cuda
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Genworth Canada’s 2019 First-Time Homeownership Study provides a snapshot of the demographics of Canada’s first-time homebuyers (FTBs), what’s motivating them ... More

2/19/2020 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Sam Cuda & Nancy Cuda
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The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) has announced that it is considering a new benchmark rate to determine the minimum qualifying rate for uninsured ... More

2/10/2020 | Posted in GTA Real Estate by Sam Cuda & Nancy Cuda
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Mortgage stress test forces homebuyers further outside GTA to find house they can afford. ... More

1/27/2020 | Posted in Toronto Real Estate by Sam Cuda & Nancy Cuda
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Two city councillors are pushing for a rethink of Toronto's municipal land transfer tax rebate for first-time home buyers, suggesting the cap should be increased to match the ... More

12/13/2019 | Posted in Home Buyers by Sam Cuda & Nancy Cuda
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Millions of Canadian millennials feel they may never be able to follow previous generations into homeownership according to a new survey. ... More

11/22/2019 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Sam Cuda & Nancy Cuda
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Some fresh information on the status of the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive (FTHBI) and a possible increase on the $1M cap for insured ... More

10/16/2019 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Sam Cuda & Nancy Cuda
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This demographic is likely to account for nearly 700,000 home sales over the next five years. ... More

9/16/2019 | Posted in Home Buyers by Sam Cuda & Nancy Cuda
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In an election announcement on Thursday, Liberal Party Leader Justin Trudeau promised to turbocharge the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive (FTHBI) for Canadians who live in ... More

6/18/2019 | Posted in First Time Home Buyers by Sam Cuda & Nancy Cuda
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While more details about the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive were released this week, there remains a glaring problem. ... More

6/18/2019 | Posted in Home Buyers by Sam Cuda & Nancy Cuda
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The incentive will allow eligible first-time homebuyers who have the minimum down payment for an insured mortgage with CMHC, Genworth or Canada Guaranty, to apply to finance a ... More

6/13/2019 | Posted in Home Buyers by Sam Cuda & Nancy Cuda
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Three quarters of homebuyers in three of Canada's largest housing markets are not willing to take financial risks when buying a home, ... More

6/7/2019 | Posted in Interest Rates by Sam Cuda & Nancy Cuda
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Spring is typically a busy time for home sales, so lenders are competing fiercely right now for new business — and that's adding up to record low rates for borrowers. ... More

5/17/2019 | Posted in Home Buyers by Sam Cuda & Nancy Cuda
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The Conservative Party leader says he's "absolutely committed" to reviewing the rule. ... More

5/15/2019 | Posted in Home Buyers by Sam Cuda & Nancy Cuda
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Canada needs to be building more homes to meet demand which is greater than official figures suggest. ... More

5/11/2019 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Sam Cuda & Nancy Cuda
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The head of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) gave a candid assessment of the country’s housing market, saying the “party” of homeownership as a ... More

5/10/2019 | Posted in First Time Home Buyers by Sam Cuda & Nancy Cuda
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Having a sufficient down payment to afford the home they want is the largest concern of first-time buyers according to a new survey. ... More

4/4/2019 | Posted in Home Buyers by Sam Cuda & Nancy Cuda
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Canada's housing agency says new spending measures aimed at helping first-time buyers afford homes won't push prices up more than a few tenths of a percentage point. ... More

3/22/2019 | Posted in First Time Home Buyers by Sam Cuda & Nancy Cuda
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The First-Time Home Buyer Incentive actually reduces affordability. ... More

3/19/2019 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Sam Cuda & Nancy Cuda
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Budget offers an array of incentives aimed at first-time homebuyers, raises the limit on tax-free RRSP withdrawals. ... More

2/26/2019 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Sam Cuda & Nancy Cuda
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Ten per cent of Canadians no longer qualify for a mortgage with banks. ... More

2/22/2019 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Sam Cuda & Nancy Cuda
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The B-20 mandated stress test is already outdated considering current market realities, according to a real estate firm head. ... More

2/7/2019 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Sam Cuda & Nancy Cuda
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The federal government appears to be considering a budget announcement that would allow first-time homebuyers to obtain 30-year insured mortgages, up from the 25-year limit now, ... More

11/5/2018 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Sam Cuda & Nancy Cuda
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Updated numbers from the Bank of Canada showed that the balance of insured mortgage debt suffered its largest decline in history. ... More

9/13/2018 | Posted in Home Buyers by Sam Cuda & Nancy Cuda
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Rising rents is making homeownership the affordable alternative according to a new report. ... More

9/4/2018 | Posted in Home Buyers by Sam Cuda & Nancy Cuda
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Here are some interesting data about Gen Zers and their homeownership plans and goals. ... More

7/4/2018 | Posted in Foreign Buyers by Sam Cuda & Nancy Cuda
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Foreign ownership, speculation perceived to be the most influential factors according to a recent report by CMHC. ... More

7/4/2018 | Posted in Home Buyers by Sam Cuda & Nancy Cuda
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There appears to be little relief in sight for Canadian homebuyers, especially first-time buyers, as affordability is likely to worsen. ... More

6/12/2018 | Posted in Home Buyers by Sam Cuda & Nancy Cuda
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Private lenders have doubled their share of Canadian mortgages since 2015. ... More


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