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Your Mortgage Rate Just Got Hit by Global Conflicts
Episode 2596th May 2026 • The Ottawa Real Estate Podcast • TOREP
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The Bank of Canada held rates but what Tiff Macklem said about sticky inflation should have every Canadian buyer and homeowner paying close attention. Global conflicts are pushing energy prices up, and that pressure is already working its way into mortgage rates and everyday costs across Canada.

In this episode we discuss the rate decision, new government changes to mortgage insurance and the RRSP home buyers plan that most people have completely missed, and why no matter how good AI gets, it will never replace a real conversation when hundreds of thousands of dollars are on the line.

00:00 Intro and Martini Madness Event

02:27 Bank of Canada's Rate Announcement and Economic Outlook

07:27 Government's Spring Economic Update and Housing Initiatives

11:22 Home Buyers Plan and RRSP Withdrawals

16:49 Current Market Sentiment and Real Estate Trends

21:39 AI in Real Estate: Trust and Human Interaction

29:16 Mood Boosts

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David Warren - Mortgage Agent Level 2

Referral Mortgages

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