by Allen Ehlert | May 17, 2025 | Economy, Mortgages, Personal Finance, Real Estate
Canada is no stranger to natural disasters. From wildfires in British Columbia to severe floods in Ontario and Quebec, extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and costly. Beyond their immediate devastation, these disasters also have long-term economic...
by Allen Ehlert | May 6, 2025 | Economy, Mortgages, Personal Finance
Let’s explore the intricate relationship between interest rates and inflation, and how central banks utilize interest rates as a key weapon in their arsenal to control inflation. We will unravel the complexities and real-world implications of interest rate...
by Allen Ehlert | May 4, 2025 | Economy, Home Specifications, Mortgages, Personal Finance, Real Estate
For much of the past century, the dream of owning a home has been a cornerstone of Canadian life — a promise of stability, security, and prosperity. But today, for many Canadians, that dream feels more out of reach than ever before. What happened? How did we go from a...
by Allen Ehlert | May 2, 2025 | Economy, Mortgages, Personal Finance
As the economy cools and interest rates rise, a new report from RBC warns that millennials and young Gen X homeowners could face significant financial challenges. High debt and vulnerability to a potential economic downturn are raising concerns about the ability of...
by Allen Ehlert | April 28, 2025 | Economy, Mortgages, Personal Finance, Real Estate
Decoding Negative Interest Rates: A Game Changer in Economics Negative interest rates have the potential to revolutionize the financial landscape, with central banks using this unconventional tool to spur economic activity. The concept of charging lenders for holding...
by Allen Ehlert | April 15, 2025 | Economy, Mortgages, Real Estate
Canada is growing—faster than most experts predicted, and certainly faster than many housing policymakers have planned for. As a professional mortgage agent, I’ve seen firsthand how rapid demographic changes can ripple through local housing markets, pushing demand up...
by Allen Ehlert | April 15, 2025 | Economy, Mortgages, Real Estate
Every quarter, Statistics Canada provides us with a deeper look into the financial realities of Canadian households. The most recent release from the Distributions of Household Economic Accounts sheds light on how Canadians are managing their income, savings, debt,...
by Allen Ehlert | March 12, 2025 | Economy, Mortgages, Real Estate
In its latest announcement, the Bank of Canada has reduced its target overnight interest rate to 2.75%, with the corresponding Bank Rate now at 3.00% and the deposit rate set at 2.70%. This strategic decision reflects the bank’s proactive approach to managing an...
by Allen Ehlert | March 1, 2025 | Economy, Mortgages, Real Estate
The principles of supply and demand are fundamental in determining real estate prices. The balance between the number of buyers in the market (demand) and the availability of properties (supply) governs the real estate market, just like any other market. When demand...
by Allen Ehlert | February 25, 2025 | Economy, Mortgages, Real Estate
Economic conditions exert a profound influence on real estate prices, acting through various channels. Firstly, the overall health of the economy, indicated by factors such as GDP growth, employment rates, and consumer confidence, directly affects people’s...
by Allen Ehlert | February 21, 2025 | Economy, Mortgages, Personal Finance, Real Estate
Real Estate > Personal Finance > Mortgage In the golden light of dawn, while much of Ontario still slumbers, thousands of commuters from suburbs like Whitby and Oakville embark on their daily pilgrimage to Toronto. This journey, often romanticized as a quest for...
by Allen Ehlert | February 15, 2025 | Economy, Mortgages, Personal Finance
The stock market and the economy may appear to be closely interconnected, but are they truly? Let’s unravel the intriguing dynamics and discover the stark differences. The Analogy of the Man and the Dog New York Trader Josh Brown uses the description of a man...
by Allen Ehlert | February 9, 2025 | Economy
Due to a substantial divergence in economic data, the Canadian dollar has been declining relative to the United States dollar. While the U.S. economy has demonstrated stronger growth, wage inflation pressure, rising prices, and sustained consumer spending and business...
by Allen Ehlert | February 6, 2025 | Economy, Mortgages, Real Estate
If a large number of Canadians default on their mortgage, what could happen? The Trump administration has introduced a great deal of economic uncertainty to Canada, the United States, and the world at large. Tariffs introduced by the Trump administration are likely to...
by Allen Ehlert | February 4, 2025 | Economy
What’s so special about achieving a 2% level of inflation that has central banks around the world so fixated on this level of inflation? Let’s delve deeper into the topic of inflation targeting and why central banks often aim for a 2% inflation rate,...
