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Economic Update: What We’re Watching and What It Means for Your Mortgage
Mortgages Catherine Melville 2026-01-29 Mortgages Catherine Melville 2026-01-29

Economic Update: What We’re Watching and What It Means for Your Mortgage

Canada's growth has softened, unemployment sits at 6.8%, and global uncertainty is creating economic drag — but inflation remains near target. If you're renewing or buying in 2026, the advantage isn't prediction. It's preparation.

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Aboriginal Title and B.C. Property Ownership: What the Cowichan Ruling Means for You
Mortgages Catherine Melville 2025-11-07 Mortgages Catherine Melville 2025-11-07

Aboriginal Title and B.C. Property Ownership: What the Cowichan Ruling Means for You

A B.C. Supreme Court ruling recognized Aboriginal title over parts of Richmond, challenging how property ownership is understood under the provincial system. Here's what it means for homeowners, buyers, and lenders — and why most properties remain unaffected.

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The Impact of the US Election on Canadian Mortgage Rates
Credit, Currency, Rates Catherine Melville 2024-11-14 Credit, Currency, Rates Catherine Melville 2024-11-14

The Impact of the US Election on Canadian Mortgage Rates

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Housing Market Analysis: Understanding the Current Landscape
Homeownership, Mortgages, Real Estate Catherine Melville 2024-08-30 Homeownership, Mortgages, Real Estate Catherine Melville 2024-08-30

Housing Market Analysis: Understanding the Current Landscape

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Tax Filing for Self-Employed Individuals
Community, Homeownership Catherine Melville 2024-06-14 Community, Homeownership Catherine Melville 2024-06-14

Tax Filing for Self-Employed Individuals

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An Economic Outlook by Ryan McLaughlin
Investments Catherine Melville 2024-06-14 Investments Catherine Melville 2024-06-14

An Economic Outlook by Ryan McLaughlin

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Claim Your Home Owner Grant and Pay Your Property Taxes
Homeownership Catherine Melville 2024-06-14 Homeownership Catherine Melville 2024-06-14

Claim Your Home Owner Grant and Pay Your Property Taxes

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Bank of Canada Lowers Rates: A New Opportunity for Homeowners
Mortgages, Rates Catherine Melville 2024-06-05 Mortgages, Rates Catherine Melville 2024-06-05

Bank of Canada Lowers Rates: A New Opportunity for Homeowners

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Navigating New Horizons: BC Budget 2024 Unveils Major Benefits for Homebuyers and Businesses
Community, Homeownership, Mortgages Catherine Melville 2024-02-23 Community, Homeownership, Mortgages Catherine Melville 2024-02-23

Navigating New Horizons: BC Budget 2024 Unveils Major Benefits for Homebuyers and Businesses

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News Headlines November: Insights on STVRs, Inflation, and Population Growth
Community, Rates Catherine Melville 2023-12-06 Community, Rates Catherine Melville 2023-12-06

News Headlines November: Insights on STVRs, Inflation, and Population Growth

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Update - BC Changes rules for short term rentals
Community, Homeownership Catherine Melville 2023-10-23 Community, Homeownership Catherine Melville 2023-10-23

Update - BC Changes rules for short term rentals

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Cultivate + Evolve Celebrates Positive News for Canadian Homebuyers
Community, Homeownership, Real Estate Catherine Melville 2023-10-17 Community, Homeownership, Real Estate Catherine Melville 2023-10-17

Cultivate + Evolve Celebrates Positive News for Canadian Homebuyers

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