Tag Archives: mortgage rates

House Hacking in Canada: How to Turn Your First Home Into an Investment

For many Canadians, buying a home feels like the biggest financial commitment they will ever make.

But what if your home could also help pay for itself? That’s the basic idea behind house hacking: buying a property that you live in while generating rental income from part of the property. That income can help reduce your monthly housing costs, accelerate your equity growth, and potentially make it easier to take your next step into real estate investing. You don’t necessarily need to own multiple rental properties to start thinking like a real estate investor. In some cases, your first home can be the beginning of your investment strategy.

Why Paying Down Your Mortgage Faster Isn’t Always the Best Financial Move

If you own a home, are thinking about buying or selling a home, or have a mortgage renewal coming up, today’s episode is here to help you make the best financial decisions in this changing market. Ultimately my goal is to save you some money when it comes to all this, or at least make things less stressful for you.

The Build Wealth Canada Podcast: 4 Mortgage Rule Changes That Give You More Power in 2026: Fixed vs Variable, Stress Test Changes, Should You Break Your Mortgage?

If you own a home, are thinking about buying or selling a home, or have a mortgage renewal coming up, today’s episode is here to help you make the best financial decisions in this changing market. Ultimately my goal is to save you some money when it comes to all this, or at least make things less stressful for you.

The Build Wealth Canada Podcast: Are You Overpaying on Your Mortgage? New Mortgage Rules, the Impact of Tariffs, and the Fixed vs Variable Rate Mortgage Dilemma

If you own a home, are thinking about buying or selling a home, or have a mortgage renewal coming up, today’s episode is here to help you make the best financial decisions in this changing market. Ultimately my goal is to save you some money when it comes to all this, or at least make things less stressful for you.

Secret Mortgage Hacks: Insider Knowledge From a Mortgage Broker | Capital Compounders Show (EP #13)

In this conversation, I share my journey with host Robin Speziale of paying off my mortgage in just over three years and discusses various strategies for home buyers in Canada. I highlight the importance of understanding mortgage types, the current challenges in the real estate market, and the role of mortgage brokers compared to banks.

The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Hope is Not Lost for Homeownership – Creative Options for First-Time Homebuyers with Alex Kjorven

In my interview with Alex, we discuss barriers to homeownership, shared Equity to break into the market, co-owning the home with an investor.

The Build Wealth Canada Podcast: How to Save Money on Your Mortgage + 2024 Housing & Interest Rate Update

With inflation slowing down here in Canada, we are starting to hear talks about the Bank of Canada no longer planning to increase our interest rates, or maybe even lowering them.

Fixed vs Variable Rate Mortgages: Some Surprising Benefits You May Not Be Aware Of

Are you trying to decide between a fixed and variable rate mortgage? Then you’re watching the right video!

Mortgage Renewal Shock: 3 Easy Ways to Lower Your Mortgage Payment

Is your mortgage coming up for renewal? Then this is the video for you!

The Build Wealth Canada Podcast: Paying Less in Interest, Getting the Right Mortgage (New or Renewal), Handling the Higher Interest Rates in Canada

With the multiple interest rate hikes that we’ve been experiencing here in Canada, many Canadians have seen their monthly cashflow take a hit, whether it’s because you have a variable rate mortgage, a line of credit, or other forms of debt.

So what are your options if you’re paying more than you’d like on your interest payments, or maybe you have that mortgage coming up for renewal and you’re going to have to make that multi-thousand dollar decision on how you’re going to proceed?