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

Posted on March 29, 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 […]

Press Release: Buckley Mortgage Team Expands Team of Professionals

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Gerard Buckley

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 5, 2024 Buckley Mortgage Broker of Mortgage Wellness Welcomes Esteemed Mortgage Agent Conny Lee to the Team The Buckley Mortgage Team is pleased to welcome a new addition to our growing team of Mortgage Professionals – Level 1 Mortgage Agent, Conny Lee. Conny Lee has a history of […]

Guest Post – 4 Considerations for any Home Reno Project

Posted on January 12, 2024January 12, 2024 by Gerard Buckley

By Guest Writer Janice Campbell of Spencer Safety Solutions Over the years of home ownership, I have done several home reno projects myself. Some things I learned by watching my dad or other family members and friends, while others I just figured out on my own. I have done a small roofing project, drywall, painting […]

Readers’ Choice Awards 2023 — A Thank You to Our Supporters

Posted on August 21, 2023August 22, 2023 by Gerard Buckley

Vote for this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards Here We are honoured to be nominated for a third year in a row as Collingwood & Wasaga Beach’s top Mortgage Broker and Mortgage Service Company. It is thanks to a beautiful community that we are able to accomplish what we do. Our Values At Buckley Mortgage Broker, […]

Surprise Rate Increase by Bank of Canada? Not so Much

Posted on June 16, 2023June 17, 2023 by Gerard Buckley

Interest Rate Update As much as the media and market commentators call Wednesday’s June 7th interest rate hike of .25% to a Bank Rate of 4.75% a surprise, we have been calling for a 25-50b basis point increase in interest rates for the later part of this year. (See our articles Jan 24, Mar 7 […]

Senior’s Budgeting: Reverse Mortgage Can Ease Financial Stress

Posted on April 26, 2023April 26, 2023 by Gerard Buckley

House Rich & Cash Poor? A Reverse Mortgage Could Give You More Freedom As we age, our financial needs often become more pressing. In the past few years, we have watched the value of homes in many Ontario communities surge at unprecedented rates. Simultaneously, as the cost-of-living increases, seniors in Canada on Fixed Incomes are […]

Life Insurance for Families

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Gerard Buckley

Guest Feature by: Peter Morgan Balancing the demands of a busy life – the family, the job, the house – is already a challenge. When you add shopping for life insurance to the list, it can be overwhelming. We can help. At Co-operators, we’re committed to delivering straightforward advice and solutions, making it easy for […]

Relief for the Distressed Borrower

Posted on January 29, 2023January 29, 2023 by Gerard Buckley

Distressed over Finances? We are here to help! Are expenses starting to rule your life? How are other Canadian families making ends meet as the world settles back into “normal”? The lingering impacts of the pandemic, a volatile housing market and rising inflation rates have left many struggling to catch up. From what we’ve […]

Market Update 2023 — Interest Rate Projection & More

Posted on January 24, 2023 by Gerard Buckley

Inflation, Interest Rates, Real Estate and Financial Markets …. What is on the Horizon for 2023? Many of our Clients and the General Public are Asking what will happen to interest Rates and the Housing Market in 2023. First off, our reference rate for variable rates is the Canadian Bank Prime Rate at 6.45% […]

2022 Holiday Community Charity Guide

Posted on December 14, 2022December 14, 2022 by Gerard Buckley

Your Guide to Great Local Charities: Looking for a way to give back this holiday season? There are so many wonderful charitable organizations in Simcoe, Grey and Bruce Counties, it can be hard to pick who to support! To help, we’d like to take this opportunity to share some of our favourite local charities that […]

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