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Breaking an Alberta Mortgage Early: 2026 Penalty Guide - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Breaking an Alberta Mortgage Early: 2026 Penalty Guide

How fixed and variable mortgage penalties are calculated in Alberta in 2026, with worked examples for big-bank IRD, fair-penalty lenders, and when breaking still pays off.

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May 7
Buying a Vacation Property in Banff or Canmore: 2026 Mortgage Guide - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Buying a Vacation Property in Banff or Canmore: 2026 Mortgage Guide

How second-home and rental-property mortgages work for Banff and Canmore buyers, including leasehold rules, short-term rental restrictions, and 2026 lender appetite.

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May 7
Mortgage Stress Test for Edmonton Buyers in 2026 - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Mortgage Stress Test for Edmonton Buyers in 2026

Exactly how the federal stress test reduces your Edmonton purchase budget in 2026, with side-by-side numbers and the lender categories that escape it.

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May 7
Coquitlam and Tri-Cities: Growing Communities in Metro Vancouver - Market Updates mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Coquitlam and Tri-Cities: Growing Communities in Metro Vancouver

Explore Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody real estate markets, offering family-friendly communities with mountain access.

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May 7
Porting Your Mortgage in Canada (2026): How to Move Without Breaking Your Term - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Porting Your Mortgage in Canada (2026): How to Move Without Breaking Your Term

How mortgage porting works in Canada in 2026: keep your low rate when you move, port-and-increase math, deadlines, and the hidden lender rules that trip up most movers.

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May 7
New Westminster Real Estate: Heritage Charm Meets SkyTrain Access - Mortgage Tips mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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New Westminster Real Estate: Heritage Charm Meets SkyTrain Access

New Westminster gives buyers river views, walkable historic streets, and SkyTrain access at a discount to Vancouver and Burnaby. Here is what to know about financing a home in BC's Royal City.

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May 3
Alberta Housing Market Update — April 2026 - Market Updates mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Alberta Housing Market Update — April 2026

CREB April 2026: Calgary sales eased 6% YoY as conditions shift to balanced. Detached stays tight, apartments favour the buyer. Here is the breakdown and what it means for your mortgage.

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Apr 30
British Columbia Housing Market Update — April 2026 - Market Updates mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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British Columbia Housing Market Update — April 2026

GVR April 2026: composite benchmark $1,098,000, down 6.9% YoY. Detached sales jumped 14% while condos slid 10.7%. Here is the segment-by-segment breakdown for BC buyers.

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Apr 30
Ontario Housing Market Update — April 2026 - Market Updates mortgage article | Best Rates Canada
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Ontario Housing Market Update — April 2026

April 2026 Ontario snapshot: TRREB sales rose 7% YoY while the average price slipped to $1,051,969. What the numbers, the BoC hold and the 2026 stress test mean for Ontario buyers.

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Apr 30