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 […]
Continue ReadingPress Release: Gerard Buckley and Mary MacDonald Honored with King Charles III Coronation Medal
Collingwood, ON – January 31, 2025 – Gerard Buckley and Mary MacDonald of Collingwood have been awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal, recognizing their significant contributions to youth development and community service across Canada. Nominated by the Army Cadet League of Canada, the couple received the honour during the 1909 Royal Canadian Army […]
Continue ReadingEXTRAORDINARY VOLUNTEERS RECOGNIZED as featured in Esprit de Corp Magazine
BY ROBERT GILL EACH YEAR THE Army Cadet League of Canada (the League) recognizes members and volunteers who have made extraordinary contributions to the League in support of the Royal Canadian Army Cadets. This past April during its Annual Awards Dinner in Quebec City, the League recognized three such members. Each year the League […]
Continue ReadingPress Release: Buckley Mortgage Team Expands Team of Professionals
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 […]
Continue ReadingBuckley Mortgage Broker Takes Home Readers Choice Awards
For Release October 12, 2023 Buckley Mortgage Broker of Mortgage Wellness, a leading mortgage broker team in Georgian Bay, is proud to announce that they have been honoured with the prestigious Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Mortgage Company for Service in Georgian Bay & Best Mortgage Broker/Advisor 2023 – marking their second consecutive win of […]
Continue Reading10 Moving Tips for an Easy Move
Moving to a new place can be an exciting adventure! To ensure a smooth and enjoyable transition, here are ten packing & moving tips we’ve put together to help you have an easier time: Make a Checklist Plan ahead and create a moving checklist. By organizing your tasks and setting deadlines, you’ll stay on track […]
Continue ReadingSurprise Rate Increase by Bank of Canada? Not so Much
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 […]
Continue ReadingSenior’s Budgeting: Reverse Mortgage Can Ease Financial Stress
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 […]
Continue ReadingFinancial Health & Debt Consolidation
Can Debt Consolidation be a Remedy that your Family Benefits from? We are just coming out from the pandemic and your Family’s Heath will be top of mind for you. Many families are also dealing with their Financial Health and Debt Consolidation as a possible method to manage their debt. There’s no way around it, […]
Continue ReadingLife Insurance for Families
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 […]
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