As 2022 comes to a close, many Canadians are wondering what outlook for managing personal finances, mortgages, and tax planning is in store for 2023.

According to sources from the Desjardins Financial Group, the following considerations should be top of mind for homeowners and home buyers when planning for 2023.

Learn to Navigate A turbulent Market

2023 is expected to be turbulent due to dragging inflation and the correlating negative impact to buying power, declining investment value from continued market volatility, and higher borrowing costs due to higher interest rates. 

To manage this, it is recommended to review and establish your budget before any big decisions such as taking out or renewing a mortgage. Factor in much higher borrowing costs and consult a financial advisor to determine the best options for your budget, such as whether to choose a fixed or variable rate and the term of your loan. 

See the below table to illustrate the impact of higher borrowing costs on a...

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The current real estate market could be described as a “Buyer’s Market”, due in large part to high-interest rates and inflation tempering home prices considerably from the 2021 peak.

However, purchasing a home is no easy endeavor and will be the most significant investment a buyer will ever make in their life. The main factors for buyers that will NEVER change will be Affordability, Where, and How to make the dream a reality.  

The right time to buy a home depends on the right time for the buyer. Sue Heddle Homes is here to help buyers find the best route to achieve home ownership, whether it is for the first time or for the 7th! Let Sue be your guide through the home-buying process. 

Home Buying Q&A

Question: Is there a right/wrong time to buy a property?

Answer:Yes and No! It all depends on personal milestones.

Some buyers are sick of renting and want to build home equity vs giving it to a landlord, others have saved until they have an appropriate...