3/12/2026 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Mario, Mimma & Peter Volpentesta
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Economic uncertainty is spilling into 2026 and keeping plenty of would-be buyers out of the market ... More
3/3/2026 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Mario, Mimma & Peter Volpentesta
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Recent federal mortgage rule changes are already expanding the reach of Canada’s insured mortgage market, with mortgage insurers pointing to a surge in first-time buyer ... More
1/29/2026 | Posted in Home Buyers by Mario, Mimma & Peter Volpentesta
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OSFI offered no new direction on the qualifying rate, but reiterated that loan-to-income caps for uninsured mortgages remain in place and opened a new six-month consultation ... More
1/15/2026 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Mario, Mimma & Peter Volpentesta
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Canada’s housing market headed into 2026 with more opportunity than urgency, as lower borrowing costs met wary buyers and uneven regional price trends. ... More
12/4/2025 | Posted in First Time Home Buyers by Mario, Mimma & Peter Volpentesta
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Poll reveals growing demand for guidance amid affordability concerns and market uncertainty ... More
11/6/2025 | Posted in First Time Home Buyers by Mario, Mimma & Peter Volpentesta
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The Ford government is expecting to spend $470 million to give first-time Ontario homebuyers a tax break on new homes — a figure first revealed in Thursday’s fall ... More
10/28/2025 | Posted in First Time Home Buyers by Mario, Mimma & Peter Volpentesta
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The Ford government will waive its portion of the sales tax on new homes for first-time buyers up to the value of $1 million as it bids to stimulate slumping home sales and ... More
7/30/2025 | Posted in Mortgages and Real Estate by Mario, Mimma & Peter Volpentesta
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New data reveals a surprising shift in under-35 homeownership trends ... More
7/14/2025 | Posted in Canadian Housing Market by Mario, Mimma & Peter Volpentesta
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More than a quarter of Canadian renters considered buying before signing or renewing their current lease, according to a new Royal LePage survey, but most ultimately chose to ... More
6/10/2025 | Posted in Real Estate Market by Mario, Mimma & Peter Volpentesta
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The federal government’s plan to eliminate the GST on first-time homebuyers’ purchases of most new homes may actually lead to higher prices, a new report says. ... More
5/28/2025 | Posted in First Time Home Buyers by Mario, Mimma & Peter Volpentesta
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To lower the upfront cost of buying a new home for young Canadians and spur the construction of new homes across the country, the government is eliminating the Goods and ... More
5/6/2025 | Posted in Home Buyers by Mario, Mimma & Peter Volpentesta
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Housing affordability continues to cause distress for potential Canadian homeowners, according to a new CPA Canada-BDO Debt Solutions survey, but the building industry is ... More
3/11/2025 | Posted in Home Buyers by Mario, Mimma & Peter Volpentesta
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Canada’s top banking regulator is considering a new approach to mortgage risk management that could replace the current stress test with stricter rules on how much banks ... More
1/5/2025 | Posted in Financial Health by Mario, Mimma & Peter Volpentesta
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As we step into a new year, it’s a great time to reassess your financial habits and ensure your credit profile is in top shape. ... More
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