Dave Destefano | Professional Mortgage Broker

Dave Destefano || June 30, 2026

Your Mortgage Is Up for Renewal in Niagara? Don't Just Sign the Letter

Every year, thousands of homeowners across Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Welland, and the rest of the Niagara Region receive a renewal letter from their lender, glance at the rate, sign it, and mail...

Dave Destefano || June 24, 2026

What a Mortgage Pre-Approval in Niagara Really Means (and What It Doesn't)

"I'm pre-approved, so I'm guaranteed the mortgage, right?" As a mortgage broker in Niagara Falls, I hear some version of this every month, and it's one of the most important misunderstandings in the...

Dave Destefano || June 17, 2026

Home sales rise in May as buyers return to a stabilizing market

Canada’s housing market showed signs of renewed momentum in May, with national home sales rising 5.5% from April, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). The gain marked the first...

Dave Destefano || June 01, 2026

Is Canada in a recession? Economists say the answer is more complicated

Canada’s economy showed little growth at the start of 2026, raising fresh questions about whether the country has slipped into a technical recession. Statistics Canada reported that...