Canadian Job Market Slows—Rate Cuts Likely, Real Estate Could Shift Too

The latest jobs report is out, and it adds more pressure on the Bank of Canada to cut interest rates again—possibly a s soon as their next meeting.   Employment in May barely budged—up just 8,800 jobs—while the unemployment rate ticked up to 7.0%, the highest we've seen since 2016 (excluding the pan

Understanding Mortgage Rates Like a Pro

One of the most important things I do — whether you’re buying your first home, refinancing, or renewing — is help you make informed, confident decisions about not only your property, but also your mortgage options. A key part of that is understanding why mortgage rates move the way they do. Here's a

Bank rate hold, sales volume increases and inventory level increases in Oakville, Milton, and Burlington

🎥 June 2025 Market Update with Michael Englund The Bank of Canada held rates steady at 2.75% this morning, marking the second consecutive rate hold after seven rate cuts over the past year. They’re walking a tightrope—inflation is proving sticky and trade uncertainty is intensifying. The doubling o