Andrea Piper, Mortgage Specialist, Royal Bank of Canada

06/18/2026

Flooding is a common natural disaster in Canada, happening 300% more often than it did in the 1960s. You and your home don't have to be caught off guard. Small steps today can protect your biggest investment from costly damage down the road. Get your free flood protection guide and start building your home's resilience right now.

06/02/2026

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Budgeting has become more important than ever in today's economy. Many Canadians are struggling to make ends meet, but creating (and sticking to) a budget could help stretch those dollars and lift some of the financial strain.

Creating a budget isn't as difficult as it might seem, and this article provides some simple steps to help you get started. You might even find that there's a small amount left over to continue building your savings for something special in the future.

Practical strategies to establish and maintain a budget that aligns with your personal financial goals.

05/30/2026

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What are your travel plans for the summer?

Many of us would love to travel but find the costs outside of our current budgets. What if you could reallocate some of your other spending toward a vacation savings fund? This article has some great tips to get you to your dream vacation sooner without the "credit card hangover" once the trip is over.

These savings and budgeting tips could also help you save for other things in the future like, perhaps, a new home purchase!

Learn how to save money for your dream vacation. Discover the best savings strategies, tips, and RBC tools to make your travel dreams a reality.

05/28/2026

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Budgeting is the number one priority for anyone looking to purchase a first home or upgrade from their current home.

Read this blog from houseful.ca for simple steps to budget your way to home ownership. Need more information on what you might qualify for? Call or text me at 306-461-3107 or email me at [email protected]. I'm here to help!

Budgets are generally misunderstood, especially if you haven't set one up before. This guide will help you build a personal budget so you can use your money for the things you really want.

05/26/2026

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Renting vs Buying: What is your view on the better option in today's market?

This blog post shares three real-life stories of people navigating the current rental and real estate markets today. Although this article is from October of last year, and the interviews span from 2020 to 2024, the stories are still similar to what we're facing today.

Want more information or support for how to make your home ownership dreams come true? Let's shave a conversation. You can call or text me at 306-461-3107 or email me at [email protected].

How young people are coping with Canada's housing affordability crisis.

05/23/2026

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Have you opened your FHSA yet?

First-time home buyers have been leveraging the benefits of the First Home buyers Savings Account (FHSA) for just over two years now and are getting into their first homes faster! Check out this article for three ways to get the most out of your FHSA.

Dreaming of home ownership? Designed for first-time homebuyers, make more of your First Home Savings Account and start investing towards your first home.

05/21/2026

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Are you an Avion Rewards member?

RBC was named "Loyalty Program of the Year - Global" for the first time AND "Loyalty Program of the Year - The Americas" for a FOURTH consecutive year at the 2026 International Loyalty Rewards! No other loyalty reward program has won that many times consecutively in the history of the awards. This is good news for RBC and GREAT news for our Avion Rewards members.

Not only can you collect Avion points on everyday purchases, but there are also great bonus reward offerings on certain RBC products. Ask me for more information. I'm here to help you.

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05/16/2026

05/13/2026

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Check out this great new article on the realtor.ca Living Room Blog!

When searching for a new home, there are so many different things to consider, from space design to functionality. It can get a bit overwhelming, but this article also includes a downloadable PDF checklist for you to print out and carry with you as you look at homes. This will help you remember what you saw and in which house because, let's face it, at some point these features tend to blend into themselves.

Some key take-aways for me were:

- check for the number of outlets in high traffic areas (kitchen, living, bathroom) and where they're located.

- Think of your purchase as an investment. Even if you plan on living in this home for a long time, you should always keep resale value in mind when purchasing your home.

- Make a list of needs vs wants. By writing this out, you will have a better understanding on your "non-negotiables,"

Explore our house-hunting checklist to streamline your search, designed to help you manage and track vital details during property viewings.

05/06/2026

The RBC staff had so much fun celebrating McHappy Day at the McDonald’s in Estevan today and collecting donations on behalf of Ronald McDonald House. Such a great cause!