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Renewing Your 2021 Mortgage in Toronto? Here Is What You Need to Know

Renewing Your 2021 Mortgage in Toronto? Here Is What You Need to Know

by Simon Browning | Mar 2, 2026 | Mortgages, Closing Costs, First Time Home Buyer

If you bought or refinanced in 2021, you likely secured one of the lowest mortgage rates in Canadian history. Many homeowners locked in rates under 2 percent. Fast forward to 2026 and renewal notices are arriving with rates significantly higher. I am having more...
Renewing Your 2021 Mortgage in Toronto? Here Is What You Need to Know

Are You Ready to Buy a Home in Ontario? 5 Numbers to Check

by Simon Browning | Feb 16, 2026 | Mortgages, Closing Costs, First Time Home Buyer

I see this question every single day in Facebook groups, Reddit threads, and my DMs: “Here’s our income, our savings, and our debt. Are we ready to buy?” And the answers they get are usually terrible. Either wildly optimistic (“Just go for...
Buying Your First Home on a Teacher’s Salary in Toronto: The Complete 5-Step Guide

Buying Your First Home on a Teacher’s Salary in Toronto: The Complete 5-Step Guide

by Simon Browning | Jan 6, 2026 | First Time Home Buyer

Can Teachers Really Afford Toronto? There’s a common question I get from teachers who have been working for two, three, maybe five years with the TDSB, Catholic Board, Peel, or York Region: “I have a great career and I love my students. But I’m carrying student debt,...

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