by Shawn Selanders | Jun 22, 2026 | First-Time Buyers
SHAWN SELANDERSMortgage ArchitectsFirst-Time BuyersFirst-Time BuyersFirst-Time Buyer GST Rebate: Up to $50,000This one is real, it's now law, and a lot of first-time buyers don't know it exists. The federal First-Time Home Buyers' GST Rebate can put up to $50,000 back...
by Shawn Selanders | Jun 15, 2026 | Mortgage News
SHAWN SELANDERSMortgage ArchitectsJune 2026This MonthThe Bank Hit Pause Again. Your Renewal Shouldn't.Hi there,Three things worth knowing this month - a rate update with a real move attached, a $50,000 gift for first-time buyers that's now law, and a small favour at...
by Shawn Selanders | Jun 7, 2026 | Mortgage Tips
SHAWN SELANDERSMortgage ArchitectsBe ReadyMortgage TipsSet Up Your CRA My Account Before Your MortgageHere's a five-minute job that saves days later: set up your CRA My Account now - even if you're not buying for a while.When you apply for a mortgage, your lender...
by Shawn Selanders | May 24, 2026 | Home Buying
SHAWN SELANDERSMortgage ArchitectsHome BuyingSpring MarketIs Spring a Good Time to Buy a Home in Alberta?Every spring the same question lands in my inbox: is now a good time to buy? Here's my honest answer for 2026 - for a lot of people in Calgary, Okotoks and High...
by Shawn Selanders | May 17, 2026 | Mortgage Tips
Why Banking With the Bank Your Grandfather Used Is Costing You Thousands It's the silent tax most Canadians don't even know they're paying — and it's not because they can't afford it. It's because nobody ever told them to shop. By Shawn Selanders · Mortgage...
