Recent fluctuations in variable and fixed mortgage rates have left Canadian consumers confused about future mortgage trends. The good news is that February should be less volatile, with RateSupermarket.ca’s Mortgage Rate Outlook Panel anticipating both fixed and variable mortgage rates will remain level during the month.
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January is turning into one of the hottest months ever for real estate sales. Realtors say they have never experienced such a busy January. In my opinion, 2012 could be one of the hottest years for real estate. The mini boom the country is experiencing now will only grow as we move into the busiest real estate season. What’s behind the boom?
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This past Tuesday the Bank of Canada had their first meeting of 2012 to discuss any changes they were going to make to the overnight lending rate. Low and behold … no change. This came as no big surprise to Canadians and the overnight rate remains steady at 1%. FYI the next meeting is scheduled for March 8th, 2012. How does this impact the mortgage industry exactly?
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Despite what all the real estate market pessimists might say in my opinion there is no condominium bubble in Canada. All signs point to Canada’s real estate market remaining strong for this year and well into the rest of the decade. In most major urban centers the average resale price is at historic highs. This indicates an even greater need for condominiums, which are often seen as a more cost effective alternative to single family homes. Here are the major reasons that debunk any theory that Canadian condominium prices are bubbling.
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If one goes, they all go! After Friday’s rate announcements from BMO, TD and RBC, Scotiabank joined the battle by also offering a four year fixed special at 2.99% in addition to the 2.89% three year fixed special that they …
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