The annual inflation rate in Canada is currently around 5.2%.1 It doesn’t matter if you’re a cashier, lawyer, plumber, or retiree; if you spend Canadian dollars, inflation impacts you. Here’s what you need to know about inflation, how it impacts you, and how an investment in real estate can help.   WHAT IS INFLATION AND HOW DOES IT IMPACT ME? Inflation is a decline in the value of money. When the rate of inflation rises, prices for goods and services go up.... [read more]

  The annual inflation rate in Canada is currently around 5.1%—the highest it’s been in 30 years.1 It doesn’t matter if you’re a cashier, lawyer, plumber, or retiree; if you spend Canadian dollars, inflation impacts you. Economists expect the effects of inflation, like a higher cost of goods, to continue.2 Luckily, an investment in real estate can ease some of the financial strain. Here’s what you need to know about inflation, how it impacts you,... [read more]