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Mortgage Calculator in Cochrane, Airdrie, Strathmore, Olds and Calgary: How to Use It Properly
February 17, 2026 | Posted by: Patricia McKean - Cochrane and Airdrie Mortgage Broker
If you're thinking about buying a home, renewing, or refinancing, one of the first things you’ll search for is a mortgage calculator. That’s a smart move. But here’s what we see al ...
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How Much Home Can I Afford in Cochrane, Airdrie, Strathmore, and Calgary?
February 12, 2026 | Posted by: Patricia McKean - Cochrane and Airdrie Mortgage Broker
If you're a first-time buyer in Cochrane, Airdrie, Strathmore, or Calgary, this question is probably sitting in the back of your mind: What price range is actually realistic for us? It’s exciti ...
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Canada's Rental Market Overview for 2025 and going into 2026
February 10, 2026 | Posted by: Patricia McKean - Cochrane and Airdrie Mortgage Broker
Canada's rental market finally showed signs of breathing room in 2025. After several years of ultra-tight conditions, CMHC reports that vacancy rates rose across all major census metropolitan areas (C ...
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Managing Debt - Solutions for you
February 4, 2026 | Posted by: Patricia McKean - Cochrane and Airdrie Mortgage Broker
The sooner you deal with a debt solution, the better it is for your credit, stress, and money management Our mortgage team has helped hundreds of Alberta households work through debt decisions, and w ...
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Why It’s Important to Use an Alberta Mortgage Broker
February 2, 2026 | Posted by: Patricia McKean - Cochrane and Airdrie Mortgage Broker
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most families will ever make. The mortgage you choose can affect your cash flow, flexibility, and stress level for years. That’s why worki ...
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Jan 28-2026-Bank of Canada maintains policy rate at 2.25%
January 28, 2026 | Posted by: Patricia McKean - Cochrane and Airdrie Mortgage Broker
The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%. The outlook for the global and Canadian economies is ...
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Common Mortgage Myths
January 26, 2026 | Posted by: Patricia McKean - Cochrane and Airdrie Mortgage Broker
Most mortgage mistakes we see don’t come from bad decisions, they come from bad information. We hear the same myths at kitchen tables across Alberta and Saskatchewan every week. They sound convi ...
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Insured Mortgage Rules and Affordability in 2026: A Practical Guide for Canadian Homebuyers
January 25, 2026 | Posted by: Patricia McKean - Cochrane and Airdrie Mortgage Broker
If you are trying to buy a home in Canada right now, you have probably felt the disconnect. Rates are lower than they were at the peak, but affordability still feels tight. Home prices in many ...
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Why Inflation Is Cooling but Homeownership Still Feels Expensive in Canada
January 13, 2026 | Posted by: Patricia McKean - Cochrane and Airdrie Mortgage Broker
If you have been watching the news, you have likely heard that inflation in Canada is coming down. That sounds like good news, especially for homeowners and buyers who have been under pressure from hi ...
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Rural Lending Insights + Updated Mortgage Guidance for 2026
January 9, 2026 | Posted by: Patricia McKean - Cochrane and Airdrie Mortgage Broker
If you're dreaming of country living, bigger yard, space for animals, workshops, or acreage, the financing piece is different than a typical city home. Rural property lending has nuances that many buy ...
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