Rehanna Avellana, Mobile Mortgage Advisor at CIBC

05/05/2021

We are available to provide personalized mortgage advice to help you build the life you want. Plus, switch your mortgage today and get up to $3,000 cash back.*

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05/03/2021

The preliminary estimate for the first three months of the year was better than the contraction first forecasted months ago, but still represents a slowdown from the 9.6 per cent annualized growth seen over the last three months of 2020.

The Canadian economy grew at an annual rate of 6.5 per cent through the first quarter of the year, Statistics Canada said Friday, bringing the country tantalizing close to reaching pre-pandemic output.

05/03/2021

Now that work-from-homers realize they can live pretty much anywhere, some are moving from expensive cities to more affordable areas. Research has identified the cheapest places to live in Canada as of early 2021, based on the average percentage of price growth in each region.

Among the many unexpected consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a demographic shift due to people who were used to working in downtown offices now working from home. That appears to be a genie that won’t fit back in the bottle so easily, and now that work-from-homers realize they can live...

04/30/2021

Having a dedicated space for yourself will help you to start and end the day feeling grounded. Interior designers share their top 14 tips for better sleep.

We asked interior designers to give us their top tips for better sleep.

04/28/2021

Thinking about buying your first home? Then you’re likely curious about the process and how to make homeownership a reality. Contact me today at [email protected] to reserve a spot for our webinar on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Featured guests will include a local realtor and CIBC Mobile Investment Consultant.

04/28/2021

Not only was March 2021 another record-breaking month for the Canadian housing market, home sales skyrocketed 76% to hit the highest level of any month ever.

Not only was March 2021 another record-breaking month for the Canadian housing market, home sales skyrocketed 76% to hit the highest level of any month ever! Download our March 2021 market snapshot. As we (hopefully) inch closer to the finish line of the COVID-19 pandemic, we may see more homeowners...

04/26/2021

Having debt isn't necessarily a problem. But the amount of debt and your history of repayment could affect the amount you're allowed to borrow, the interest rate you pay and whether you qualify for a mortgage.

Having debt isn't necessarily a problem. But the amount of debt and your history of repayment could affect the amount you're allowed to borrow, the interest rate you pay and even whether you qualify for a mortgage at all.

04/23/2021

Whether you're the person flipping the pancakes, or the people devouring them, one thing's for sure: this well-loved room deserves to live its best life. Here's how to redo yours, whatever your budget.

The kitchen remodel. Could any three words be more thrilling? Whether you're the person flipping the pancakes, or the people devouring them, one thing's for sure: this well-loved room deserves to live its best life. Here's how to redo yours, whatever your budget.

04/21/2021

Purchasing a family home is a thrilling milestone. Parents can't help but envision all of the firsts that'll occur within the walls of their new home. Read on to learn 10 things new and future parents often overlook when shopping for a family home.

Purchasing a family home is a thrilling milestone. Parents can't help but envision all of the firsts that'll occur within the walls of their new home, but for young families and new parents especially, it's impossible to anticipate everything that the next few years will require, and often, essentia...

04/19/2021

Statistics released by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) show national home sales set another all-time record in March 2021 as increased supply became available.

Record home sales in March 2021, new supply increases Ottawa, ON, April 15, 2021 – Statistics released today by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) show national home sales set another all-time record in March 2021 as increased supply became available. Summary: National home sales rose 5.2...

04/16/2021

Current trends and the outlook for housing market fundamentals suggest activity will remain strong through 2021, resulting in a record number of sales. That said, activity is forecast to begin returning to more typical levels over time.

Current trends and the outlook for housing market fundamentals suggest activity will remain strong through 2021, resulting in a record number of sales.

04/14/2021

Whether you’re dreaming of a sleek new kitchen or you’re looking for some design inspo for a little spruce up, here are 15 of the top kitchen trends for 2021.

When it comes to the kitchen, some things are timeless — you want it to be clean, you want it to be functional and you want it to be comfortable. With all that as a given, however, every year brings a new mix of kitchen ideas to make your space its most stylish. Whether you’re dreaming of a slee...