Amy Kiesenwetter - Mortgage Broker

Amy Kiesenwetter || 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...

Amy Kiesenwetter || 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...

Amy Kiesenwetter || October 31, 2023

Challenges of 2023:

This last year, the housing market felt like riding that old wooden roller coaster at the PNE! Here are a few reasons why… Market Volatility and Rate Tightening: The year witnessed uncertainty...

Amy Kiesenwetter || October 25, 2023

Bank of Canada Holds Rates at 5% Amid Global Economic Slowdown

The Bank of Canada has decided to maintain its target for the overnight rate at 5%, keeping the Bank Rate at 5¼% and the deposit rate at 5%. The Bank is continuing its policy of quantitative...