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Leasing, and Property Management Services Under One Roof
May 28, 2026 | Posted by: The Cornerstone Mortgage Group Inc.
For homeowners and investors across Halton Region, managing a rental property successfully involves much more than simply finding a tenant. From pricing and marketing to tenant screening and ongoing m ...
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Buying a Home in 2026? Why More Housing Starts May Not Mean More Choices
May 28, 2026 | Posted by: The Cornerstone Mortgage Group Inc.
More homes being built in Canada should be encouraging news for homebuyers. More supply can support a healthier housing market over time and may gradually create more opportunities for Canadians w ...
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Mortgage Renewal in 2026: Fixed or Variable?
May 11, 2026 | Posted by: The Cornerstone Mortgage Group Inc.
If your mortgage is coming up for renewal in 2026, you are probably asking one very practical question: should I choose a fixed rate or a variable rate? It is a fair question. After several yea ...
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April 29 - 2026 - Bank of Canada maintains policy rate at 2.25%
April 29, 2026 | Posted by: The Cornerstone Mortgage Group Inc.
The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%. The evolving conflict in the Middle East is causing heightened vol ...
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5 Most Important Issues That Can Delay a Mortgage Closing in Canada
April 15, 2026 | Posted by: The Cornerstone Mortgage Group Inc.
Many Canadian homebuyers feel a sense of relief once they hear the words, "you are approved." That relief makes sense, but it can also create a false impression that the mortgage process is complete ...
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Why Buying Still Feels Hard in 2026, Even as More Homes Are Being Built
April 7, 2026 | Posted by: The Cornerstone Mortgage Group Inc.
If you have been watching the headlines in 2026, you may be wondering why buying a home in Canada still feels so difficult. On the surface, some of the data sounds encouraging. More homes are being bu ...
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Newly Passed Bill C-4, What It Means for Canadian Mortgages
March 20, 2026 | Posted by: The Cornerstone Mortgage Group Inc.
Newly Passed Bill C-4, What It Means for Canadian Mortgages If you are buying your first home, renewing a mortgage, or thinking about refinancing, newly passed Bill C-4 is worth understanding. It r ...
read moreMarch 18-2026 - Bank of Canada maintains policy rate at 2.25%
March 18, 2026 | Posted by: The Cornerstone Mortgage Group Inc.
The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%. The war in the Middle East has increased volatility in ...
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Buying a Home in Milton? Here's What You Need to Know in 2026
March 14, 2026 | Posted by: The Cornerstone Mortgage Group Inc.
Milton, Ontario continues to be one of the most popular destinations for homebuyers across the Greater Toronto Area — and the 2026 market is creating some real opportunities.With 5 months of inv ...
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Affordability challenges spread across Canadian cities
March 9, 2026 | Posted by: The Cornerstone Mortgage Group Inc.
A new report from CMHC highlights something many Canadians are already feeling firsthand. Housing affordability challenges are no longer just a Toronto and Vancouver story. While those two cities ha ...
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