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What First-Time Buyers in Our Area Wish They’d Known Before Buying in 2025

Posted on March 11, 2026March 12, 2026 by Gerard Buckley

Lessons from Collingwood, Simcoe, Grey & Bruce Counties By Buckley Mortgage – Mortgage Wellness If you bought your first home in 2025, there’s a good chance you learned a few things the hard way. Over the past year, I’ve spoken with many first-time buyers across Collingwood, Simcoe County, Grey County, and Bruce County. Once […]

FIRE: Financial Independence, Retire Early

Posted on March 2, 2026March 2, 2026 by Gerard Buckley

A Practical Guide for Homeowners in Simcoe, Grey & Bruce Counties Looking for some fire in your life? The idea of FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) has gained real momentum across Ontario over the past decade. At its core, FIRE is not about never working again or living an extreme lifestyle. It’s about building enough […]

How to Develop a Mortgage Strategy

Posted on January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 by Gerard Buckley

Learn how to get the best mortgage in Ontario for your lifestyle A new year is upon us! For many Ontarians, 2026 could mean many things. Maybe its the year your current mortgage comes up for renewal. Or perhaps you’re thinking of finally building that addition on your house. Or, maybe you’re getting ready to […]

December Housing Market Update for Southern Ontario

Posted on December 20, 2025December 20, 2025 by Abigail Clark

Economic Overview What’s Happening in the Canadian Economy – And What It Means for Your Mortgage Canada’s economy is moving into a calmer phase after several years of high inflation and rising interest rates. The rapid interest-rate hikes we experienced were designed to slow inflation, and they’ve worked — but they’ve also made borrowing more […]

Market Update – November 2025

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Gerard Buckley

Economic Overview The change of administration in the United States this past January has created uncertainty for the Canadian, U.S., and global economies in our most recent market update. Trade tariffs remain restrictive, though equity markets in both countries have proven resilient. Global tensions involving the U.S., China, Russia, and the Middle East continue to […]

Purchase-Plus-Improvements Mortgages Starter Guide

Posted on October 23, 2025October 23, 2025 by Gerard Buckley

Purchase-Plus-Improvements Mortgages: A Starter Guide for First-Time Buyers in Georgian Bay & Huron Shores (Bruce, Grey, Simcoe) If you’re a first-time buyer in Collingwood, Owen Sound, Port Elgin, Midland, or anywhere across Georgian Bay and Huron Shores, you’ve likely noticed a reality of our market: many listings are “almost right” but need work—new shingles, a […]

Guest Feature: How to become a first time homeowner in 2025

Posted on September 29, 2025 by Gerard Buckley

As published on CollingwoodToday written by Sue Kanhai This advice from Buckley Mortgage Broker in Collingwood can help make your real estate dreams come true If you’re hoping to get on the property ladder this year, one of the best mortgage brokers in the business has some advice to share. Gerard Buckley is an […]

How Mortgage Brokers Support Realtors

Posted on June 18, 2025September 22, 2025 by Gerard Buckley

Let’s be honest—today’s Ontario real estate market isn’t lacking opportunity. It’s challenging because buyers and sellers are operating with outdated or unrealistic expectations, and too few professionals are having the honest, sometimes difficult, conversations needed to get deals done. As a mortgage broker working closely to support realtors, I see the same frustrations again and […]

Mortgage Renewal Options for Ontario Homeowners

Posted on June 18, 2025September 22, 2025 by Gerard Buckley

Ontario Homeowners: Don’t Quietly Accept Your Mortgage Renewal — It Could Cost You Thousands Does this scenario sound familiar: you receive a call or letter telling you your mortgage is coming due. The person sending you the letter includes a few sentences about the details, including a new interest rate and a figure showing what […]

First Time Home Buyers – Trends, Choices, and the Rise of Single Women Homeowners

Posted on March 29, 2025September 22, 2025 by Gerard Buckley

The Ontario real estate landscape is evolving and women aged 25 to 55 are at the forefront of this exciting transformation. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking to invest, understanding current trends can help you to make informed decisions. Let’s dive into how homebuyers are navigating choices between resale and new builds, detached homes […]