John Panagakos - Mortgage Broker

John Panagakos || October 14, 2022

Rising interest rates cancelling out affordability gains

Falling home prices are typically welcomed by prospective homebuyers, since it means an improvement in affordability. For today’s first-time buyers, however, that’s not necessarily the...

John Panagakos || September 19, 2022

Is co-ownership right for you?

With interest rates rising, along with the overall cost of living, more people are turning to creative options to achieve homeownership. Co-ownership with family or friends—once a very niche...

John Panagakos || September 15, 2022

The Bank of Canada’s rate hikes may not be done yet

In addition to raising interest rates by another 75 basis points on September 7, the Bank of Canada also signalled that it’s not done hiking just yet. As expected, the Bank raised its overnight...

John Panagakos || April 07, 2022

What’s in the Federal Budget for Homebuyers?

The federal government has earmarked more than $10 billion in new spending for housing-related initiatives, much of which is focused on increasing supply. Overall, the federal budget includes $56...