Mortgages by Carolann Young

Carolann Young || December 07, 2022

What you need to know about "trigger rates"

There’s been a great deal of talk in the media lately about variable-rate mortgage borrowers hitting their so-called “trigger rate.”Below, I’m going to explain what that trigger rate is, the...

Carolann Young || November 28, 2022

Top home improvement tips to consider before selling your home

A renovation is probably the last thing on your mind right before you plan to sell your home. However, there are some key areas where a little bit of TLC can go a long way to...

Carolann Young || November 03, 2022

The importance of choosing the right mortgage features

A common mistake some mortgage shoppers make is focusing entirely on getting the lowest rate.Don’t get me wrong, a low rate is important, of course, and that’s my goal too. But there are also other...

Carolann Young || October 28, 2022

The Bank of Canada says its rate-hike phase is almost over

The Bank of Canada confirmed that additional interest rate increases are necessary, but that we’re now nearing the end of the current rate-hike cycle. Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem made...