
Home Ownership Is Getting Easier, But Not Across Every City
The sticker shock of Canadian real estate hasn’t gone away, but the door to ownership is cracking open for those willing to adjust their approach.
Jessica Sarracini is a Senior Mortgage Advisor at Perch, with 8 years of mortgage underwriting experience. Jessica is well versed in personal and residential lending guidelines. She has over 12 years of banking experience in total, having previously worked at CIBC, BMO and Davis & Henderson. She is committed to helping clients build their real estate portfolios, finding solutions for even the most complex deals, and credit counselling.
is the Lead Product Designer at Perch. Before she started designing user experiences for digital products, Aysha illustrated children’s books, built brands and was largely involved with strategizing and bringing marketing campaigns to life. Since 2013, Aysha has worked with tech start-ups, design agencies and small businesses across the globe and helped bring their vision to life through beautifully crafted, engaging design experiences. Aysha is passionate about research, teaching and sharing knowledge both inside and outside the classroom. In her spare time, she likes to try out new vegan recipes, craft and scuba dive.

The sticker shock of Canadian real estate hasn’t gone away, but the door to ownership is cracking open for those willing to adjust their approach.

The Bank of Canada announced on December 10th that they will hold their policy interest rate, keeping it at 2.25%. Key Takeaways The Bank of

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