Arpit Patel, Mortgage Specialist, RBC

08/25/2026

A few steps can bring you closer to your first home. Start with pre-approval and a clear budget. DM me to get your plan started.

While the journey to first-time homeownership can be full of dizzying highs and lows, understanding the mortgage process can make the trip a lot smoother.

08/20/2026

Home resales rose for a third straight month. More inventory and easing prices are giving buyers new opportunities to step into the market.

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The emerging market recovery in Canada appears to be holding—albeit just barely. A 0.5% rise in home resales in June from May extended the winning streak to three months, but marks a sharp deceleration from the robust 5.5% advance the previous month.

07/27/2026

Canada’s non-profit sector is facing growing pressure as organizations respond to rising community needs while navigating workforce shortages, funding instability and economic uncertainty. From talent retention to digital resilience, RBC says its new Stronger Nonprofits Program aims to help support that work.

From talent retention to digital resilience, RBC says its new Stronger Nonprofits Program aims to help support that work.

07/23/2026

Latest Update: On July 15, 2026, the Bank of Canada announced that it is holding its policy rate at 2.25%.

Want to know what this means for your finances? Get the full breakdown: Latest Update: On July 15, 2026, the Bank of Canada announced that it is holding its policy rate at 2.25%.

Want to know what this means for your finances? Let's connect!

Latest update: The Bank of Canada holds its interest rate at 2.25%.

07/13/2026

Canada's housing market is getting more affordable. But the window won't stay open forever. Let's connect and talk strategy.

07/09/2026

Your renewal letter isn't the final word. Negotiate, compare, and choose what fits your life today. DM me to explore your options.

07/06/2026

Moving doesn't mean giving up your rate. Mortgage porting lets you bring your existing interest rate to your new home and skip the prepayment fees. DM me to learn more.

An RBC Mortgage Advisor breaks down how mortgage porting allows you to transfer your mortgage to a new property without changing your interest rate.

07/03/2026

Canada's housing market is gaining speed this spring. Resales hit an 18-month high in May. Your move could be the right one. DM me, let's talk.

Home resales finally posted meaningful gains, rising 5.5% month-over-month seasonally adjusted, marking the second consecutive monthly uptick and largest jump in a year and a half.

07/02/2026

Most Canadians say there's no perfect time to buy a home. Timing matters less than being prepared.

Let's turn your efforts into a real plan. Connect with me and we'll map out exactly where you stand today!

REALTORS® get asked this al the time: when is the right time to buy a home? According to the latest RBC poll, most Canadians don't think there is one.