SHAWN SELANDERS

Your Local Mortgage Professional

August 2025

From the archive: this issue went out in August 2025 under my previous brokerage. Today I'm proudly with Mortgage Architects — same phone number, same service, same straight answers.

This Month

New Office, Same Commitment — and Rates Keep Falling

Hi there,

I've got some personal news this month, a summer buying strategy most people miss, and a small request at the end.

But first — the Bank of Canada held steady at 2.75% on July 30th. That's after a string of cuts since June 2024, down from a peak of 5%. Rates haven't been this low in two years, and there are strong signals more cuts could be coming this fall. It's a good time to be shopping for a mortgage.

Let me tell you what else is new.

 

Personal News

I've Moved My Office to High River

After 25+ years serving Southern Alberta, I've planted my flag in High River. My new office is at 614 High View Park NW, and I couldn't be more excited about it.

Why the move? Simple — it puts me closer to the communities I serve most. Okotoks, Diamond Valley, Foothills County, Nanton, Claresholm — these aren't just towns on a map to me. They're where my clients live, raise their families, and build their futures.

And to be clear: nothing else changes. Same phone number. Same service. Same access to 20+ lenders. I still serve Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, Lethbridge, Red Deer — all of Alberta. If you've worked with me before, everything stays exactly the same. I'm just closer to home.

📍 New Office Details:

614 High View Park NW, High River, AB T1V 1E5

Phone: 403-703-6847 (same number — call or text)

Email: Shawn@ShawnSelanders.ca

Hours: Mon–Fri 9–7 | Sat–Sun 12–5

I'm excited about the change — my office looks out onto the Highwood Golf Course, with deer wandering through the yard most mornings. It's a far cry from a downtown cubicle, and honestly, it's the most relaxed I've ever been at work. Turns out that's good for my clients too — clear head, no rush, full attention on you.

 

Market Update

Summer Is Real Estate's Best-Kept Secret

Everyone talks about spring market. But savvy buyers know that July and August are quietly one of the best times to buy a home. Here's why:

✅  Less competition. Many buyers take the summer off. Fewer offers on each listing means more negotiating power for you.

✅  Motivated sellers. Homes that listed in spring and haven't sold? Those sellers are getting anxious. That works in your favour.

✅  Better rates. The BoC rate is at 2.75% — the lowest in two years. Five-year fixed rates have come down significantly. Your dollar goes further right now than it did a year ago.

✅  Move before school starts. If you have kids, closing in August means settling in before September. That matters.

A pre-approval takes 15 minutes. I shop 20+ lenders. No cost, no obligation. If you've been thinking about it — this is a great time to make your move.

Get Pre-Approved — 15 Minutes →

 

A Small Request

As I Settle Into High River, I Could Use Your Help

I've been doing this for over 25 years, but moving to a new community means building new relationships. And in my business, the best relationships start with a referral from someone who trusts me. That's you.

If you know someone in Southern Alberta — a friend, coworker, family member, neighbour — who's thinking about any of the following, I'd be grateful if you passed along my name:

🏡  Buying a home (first-time or move-up)

🔄  Renewing their mortgage

💳  Consolidating debt

🏠  Exploring a reverse mortgage (55+)

📋  Self-employed and struggling to get approved

They can call or text me at 403-703-6847. Every referral gets the same thing — honest advice, 20+ lenders, and my full attention. No cost on most transactions.

Thank you for trusting me. I'm excited about this next chapter.

— Shawn

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SHAWN SELANDERS

Senior Mortgage Professional  |  Veteran

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📞 403-703-6847 (call or text)

✉️ Shawn@ShawnSelanders.ca

📍 614 High View Park NW, High River, AB T1V 1E5

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