Michael ODonnell - Mortgage Broker

Michael ODonnell || November 21, 2023

Easing inflation has likely “closed the door” to further rate hikes

Canada’s headline inflation rate eased more than expected in October, likely shutting the door to any further immediate rate hikes, economists say. Statistics Canada reported Tuesday that...

Michael ODonnell || November 16, 2023

Existing homes sales fell in October

Sales of existing homes continued to fall in October while prices remained flat, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) reported today. Sales fell 5.6% from September but remain 0.9% above...

Michael ODonnell || November 09, 2023

Building permits fell 6.5% in September

The total value of Canadian building permits fell 6.5% in September to a seasonally adjusted $11.2 billion, according toStatistics Canada. Residential permits, however, rose 4.3% to $7.2...

Michael ODonnell || October 25, 2023

Is the Bank of Canada finally done hiking rates?

As was widely expected, the Bank of Canada delivered a second consecutive rate hold today, leaving its key benchmark rate at 5.00%. That was welcome news for variable-rate mortgage holders, who...