Karen Boies

Mortgage Planner

  • 80% of Canadians Feel Low Interest Rates Are Harming Housing Affordability: Survey

    The COVID-19 pandemic, and the resulting provincial school and economic lockdowns, have been a unique time for the Canadian housing market. As people remained indoors amid mandated stay-at-home orders, the concept of home became more than just a roof over our heads, expanding to include the workplace, school, workout space, and entertainment centre. This has

  • Home buyers: How large should your down payment be?

    When you buy a house or a condo, there are minimum down payment requirements to consider as you make your financial arrangements. If the purchase price is $500,000 or less, you need a 5% down payment. For properties between $500,000 and $999,999, there is a 5% minimum on the first $500,000 and 10% on the remainder. For

  • Sydney: Redefining family living in Burquitlam

    Burquitlam is a connected neighbourhood, with ample amenities at your doorstep, including shopping malls, parks, as well as the historic Vancouver Golf Club. It’s a perfect blend of urban sophistication and idyllic green space – making this a truly convenient urban lifestyle. In the middle of it all is Sydney, an intimate selection of only 20