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  • Fall Flavours & Crafts at Scarborough Museum

    Fall Flavours & Crafts at Scarborough Museum

    Looking for an easy way to enjoy fall in the community? Fall Flavours & Crafts at Scarborough Museum begins October 3, 2026, offering free weekend drop-in programming for visitors of mixed ages. It’s a welcoming opportunity to slow down, connect with neighbours and enjoy the season together.

    Visitors can sample seasonal treats, create paper crafts and take part in a fall scavenger hunt. Whether you’re planning a family outing, meeting friends or entertaining visiting relatives, the activities offer something engaging for a range of ages and interests.

    As a local mortgage broker, I love highlighting events that help make Scarborough feel like home. Community experiences like this are a great reminder that memorable weekends don’t have to come with a big price tag—this one is completely free.

    Mark your calendar for October 3 and visit Scarborough Museum during the event run through October 31. Learn more at https://www.verytoronto.com/events/fall-flavours-crafts-scarborough-museum-october-2026, and share this post with someone who would enjoy a little autumn fun.

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  • Fall Flavours & Crafts at Scarborough Museum

    Fall Flavours & Crafts at Scarborough Museum

    Looking for an easy way to enjoy fall in the community? Fall Flavours & Crafts at Scarborough Museum begins October 3, 2026, offering free weekend drop-in programming for visitors of mixed ages. It’s a welcoming opportunity to slow down, connect with neighbours and enjoy the season together.

    Visitors can sample seasonal treats, create paper crafts and take part in a fall scavenger hunt. Whether you’re planning a family outing, meeting friends or entertaining visiting relatives, the activities offer something engaging for a range of ages and interests.

    As a local mortgage broker, I love highlighting events that help make Scarborough feel like home. Community experiences like this are a great reminder that memorable weekends don’t have to come with a big price tag—this one is completely free.

    Mark your calendar for October 3 and visit Scarborough Museum during the event run through October 31. Learn more at https://www.verytoronto.com/events/fall-flavours-crafts-scarborough-museum-october-2026, and share this post with someone who would enjoy a little autumn fun.

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  • Fall Flavours & Crafts at Scarborough Museum

    Fall Flavours & Crafts at Scarborough Museum

    Looking for an easy way to enjoy fall in the community? Fall Flavours & Crafts at Scarborough Museum begins October 3, 2026, offering free weekend drop-in programming for visitors of mixed ages. It’s a welcoming opportunity to slow down, connect with neighbours and enjoy the season together.

    Visitors can sample seasonal treats, create paper crafts and take part in a fall scavenger hunt. Whether you’re planning a family outing, meeting friends or entertaining visiting relatives, the activities offer something engaging for a range of ages and interests.

    As a local mortgage broker, I love highlighting events that help make Scarborough feel like home. Community experiences like this are a great reminder that memorable weekends don’t have to come with a big price tag—this one is completely free.

    Mark your calendar for October 3 and visit Scarborough Museum during the event run through October 31. Learn more at https://www.verytoronto.com/events/fall-flavours-crafts-scarborough-museum-october-2026, and share this post with someone who would enjoy a little autumn fun.

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  • Fall Flavours & Crafts at Scarborough Museum

    Fall Flavours & Crafts at Scarborough Museum

    Looking for an easy way to enjoy fall in the community? Fall Flavours & Crafts at Scarborough Museum begins October 3, 2026, offering free weekend drop-in programming for visitors of mixed ages. It’s a welcoming opportunity to slow down, connect with neighbours and enjoy the season together.

    Visitors can sample seasonal treats, create paper crafts and take part in a fall scavenger hunt. Whether you’re planning a family outing, meeting friends or entertaining visiting relatives, the activities offer something engaging for a range of ages and interests.

    As a local mortgage broker, I love highlighting events that help make Scarborough feel like home. Community experiences like this are a great reminder that memorable weekends don’t have to come with a big price tag—this one is completely free.

    Mark your calendar for October 3 and visit Scarborough Museum during the event run through October 31. Learn more at https://www.verytoronto.com/events/fall-flavours-crafts-scarborough-museum-october-2026, and share this post with someone who would enjoy a little autumn fun.

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  • Unlock HST Credit Benefits for First-Time Homebuyers: Save Thousands on Your New Home Purchase!

    Unlock HST Credit Benefits for First-Time Homebuyers: Save Thousands on Your New Home Purchase!

    Know the basics of the HST credit: it helps first-time homebuyers get a rebate on a portion of the Harmonized Sales Tax when purchasing a new home.
    Confirm if you qualify for the HST credit by reviewing criteria like being a first-time homeowner and the type of property purchased.
    Learn how to submit your HST rebate application properly with your purchase documents to ensure you receive your credit promptly.
    Contact our mortgage experts to guide you through the HST credit process and maximize your savings on your new home purchase.

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  • What You Need to Have Ready for a Mortgage Pre-Approval

    What You Need to Have Ready for a Mortgage Pre-Approval

    For mortgage pre-approval with Access, prepare your social insurance number and two government-issued IDs (two primary or one primary and one secondary). Provide proof of income such as recent T4s, pay stubs, tax returns, or employment letters. Also, list assets like investments, down payment history, properties, and vehicles. Include liabilities such as mortgage statements, loans, credit card balances, support payments, and property tax bills.

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  • Prime Rate in Canada

    Prime Rate in Canada

    Understanding how Canada’s prime rate impacts your mortgage is key to making informed decisions. With the Bank of Canada holding its rate steady at 2.25%, the prime rate remains at 4.45%. This means that if you have a variable-rate mortgage, your payments won’t change for now. Fixed mortgage rates, on the other hand, are tied more closely to bond yields and may move differently. My focus is always on helping you navigate these details with clarity and confidence, so you can feel secure in your financing choices and long-term plans.

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  • Canada’s Affordability Improves as Fixed Rates Rise

    Recent headlines suggest that Canada’s affordability is improving as fixed rates rise, but let’s look more closely at the details behind these claims. No specific figures for home prices, mortgage rates, sales, listings, or affordability were provided for Canada as a whole, which means we don’t have enough local data to pinpoint any true shift in the market. The information available only touches on broad Canadian trends and certain metro areas, without offering a reliable benchmark for qualifying income, monthly payments, or supply on a national level. Without clear comparisons for current prices or sales activity, it isn’t possible to measure affordability at the town or community level. Even the mortgage stress-test discussion remained general and didn’t explain what this means for individual borrowers. When navigating headlines like these, my focus is always on transparency and providing clients with the clearest, most relevant information for their unique situation. As always, I believe in approaching the market with strategy and caution when details are limited.