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Newsletter Archive

Monthly Mortgage Insights

Every month, I share rate updates, strategies, and practical advice to help Albertans make smarter mortgage decisions. Browse past issues below — or get these delivered straight to your inbox.

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2026
Mar2026

Two Ways Your Home Can Work Harder for You

How a debt consolidation refinance can save hundreds per month, reverse mortgages that pay you $1,000+/month in tax-free income, and a thank you to everyone who's referred a friend.

Debt Consolidation Reverse Mortgages Thank You
Feb2026

Your Credit Cards Are Costing You $30,000. Here's the Fix.

The real cost of minimum payments, a $42K debt consolidation example saving $780/month, reverse mortgage myth-busting, and surviving February in Alberta.

Debt Consolidation Reverse Mortgages Alberta Life
Jan2026

2026 Is Here. Let's Make It Your Best Financial Year Yet.

Three smart mortgage moves for January, the $200K first-time buyer stacking strategy, and a look back at what your trust meant in 2025. BoC holds at 2.25%.

First-Time Buyers Rate Update Thank You
2025
Dec2025

Year-End Mortgage Checklist + What a Year It's Been

Four things to do before December 31st (FHSA, prepayments, renewal prep), the complete 2025 BoC rate timeline, and a holiday thought on helping someone you care about. BoC holds at 2.25%.

2025 Rate Recap FHSA Deadline Holiday
Nov2025

Before the Holiday Bills Hit — A Smart Move for Homeowners

Get ahead of holiday debt with a consolidation refinance ($46K example saving $860/month), plus: self-employed and can't get approved? Here's what I do differently.

Debt Consolidation Self-Employed Thank You
Oct2025

Rates Just Hit 2.25%. The Lowest Since 2022.

The BoC's 8th rate cut brings us to 2.25% — likely the bottom. What to do now depending on your situation, plus the FHSA year-end deadline every future buyer needs to know about.

Rate Cut: 2.25% FHSA Strategy Thanksgiving
Sep2025

The Bank of Canada Just Cut Again. Here's What It Means for You.

BoC drops to 2.50% — what it means for variable holders, fixed-rate renewals, and buyers. Plus: fall is renewal season, and your bank's first offer isn't their best.

Rate Cut: 2.50% Renewals Thank You
Aug2025

New Office, Same Commitment — and Rates Keep Falling

Announcing my move to High River, why summer is real estate's best-kept secret, and an introduction to the community I now call home. BoC at 2.75%.

Rate Update High River Move

Shawn Selanders

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