Get ready to channel your inner mountaineer because this week, Carla is tackling the mighty challenges of entering the Canadian housing market. Fear not, fellow climbers, because this week, Carla has your back with a bag full of tips on how to conquer the mighty mountain of homeownership. This week, we’re talking all about home ownership and the challenges that many millennials and first-time home buyers are currently facing with the steep and competitive real estate market across Canada. Carla will share the driving forces behind the climbing prices of Canadian real estate and the factors to consider before planning to purchase your first home, such as interest rates, along with tips and tricks on how to budget and save for that down payment.  

Today’s topics include:  

• Supply and demand dynamics in the Canadian housing market  
  
• Challenges faced by first-time homebuyers in entering the market  
  
• Getting pre-approved for a mortgage to gain a competitive edge  
  
• Exploring government programs and incentives for first-time homebuyers  
  
• Strategies for building wealth over time and leveraging home equity for future opportunities  
  
• Monitoring interest rate market trends and considering fixed-rate mortgages 
  

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