Rob Bell - Mortgage Specialist RBC Royal Bank

03/21/2026

How the FHSA and Lower Interest Rates Can Help You Buy Your First Home

Find out how lower interest rates and the First Home Savings Account (FHSA) can help first-time home buyers enter the market with more confidence and savings.

03/19/2026

On March 18, 2026, the Bank of Canada announced that it is holding its interest rate at 2.25%.

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

03/12/2026

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02/25/2026

Buying a home in winter: Did you know the real estate market is quieter during winter? Cold weather and holiday-season distractions keep many people on the sidelines until the spring, but there are opportunities for determined buyers. Learn how to take advantage and find the right home for you.

If you’re buying a home in winter, you may have noticed that there is less market activity, likely due to weather conditions, limited daylight and holiday-season distractions. However, by knowing the advantages, disadvantages and factors to consider, you can make sure you find the right home for y...

02/22/2026

Online tools like Houseful make browsing listings easy, but sifting through hundreds of homes can make the process feel overwhelming. Learn how to take advantage of tools like filters and email alerts to focus your search and ensure you never miss a home that could be the one for you.

Like many tasks these days, much of your home search can be done more efficiently online. There are multiple real estate websites that allow you to filter through hundreds of homes within minutes and from the comfort of your couch. So if finding your next home feels overwhelming, then using homebuyi...

02/20/2026

The 11 most overvalued home features: “New and shiny” features in a listing may look great on the surface, but they also add to the asking price. Learn how to spot some of the biggest culprits and decide for yourself if they’re worth the added cost.

If you’re searching for your next home, you’ve likely started narrowing in on the home features you care about most. However, before you commit to your non-negotiables, make sure you know which features could be adding zeros to the price, but zero benefit to your potential future in the home. Th...

02/14/2026

Buying a foreclosed home can be a bargain, but it also comes with risks. Find out if it’s the right approach for you.

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02/12/2026

Explore current RBC special mortgage offers. Check back often for first time home buyer offers, switch offers, and other limited time offers.

12/19/2025

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11/22/2025

Nine reasons why waiting for homes to become more affordable may not be the best plan

For most would-be buyers or refinancers, waiting for homes to become more affordable is historically the gamble with worse odds. Read more.

11/20/2025

Knowing when a house was built can help you to anticipate future repairs or renovations, but that information won’t always appear in the listing. Our guide provides pointers for determining a home’s age when it isn’t readily available.

Knowing how to find out when a house was built can be a useful piece of intel for homebuyers and owners. Not only does the construction date provide a historical and stylistic context of the home, but from a practical perspective it can also help you to anticipate maintenance requirements and repair...

11/14/2025

Your Step-By-Step Guide to Buying a Home I am here to help guide you thru the process.

Get ready for the biggest purchase you'll ever make with a clear understanding of the home-buying process and advice every step of the way. RBC Royal Bank has the tools first-time home buyers need.