Joel DyckReal Broker SK Ltd.
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How can homeowners protect their budget?

Homeowners protect their budget by leaving room below CMHC's affordability ceilings rather than borrowing to the maximum, since qualifying at roughly 39 percent of income on housing costs and 44 percent on total debt is a lending limit, not a comfortable target, and by budgeting separately for property tax, insurance and utilities in 2026.

Joel Dyck, a REALTOR® with Real Broker SK Ltd. in Saskatoon, reminds sellers who are also buying to budget for closing costs, typically 4 to 6 percent of the sale price covering commission, legal fees and adjustments together, not just the moving side of the transaction.

An emergency fund and attention to the mortgage renewal date matter just as much as the purchase decision itself, since a rate change at renewal can move the monthly payment more than a small utility increase ever would.

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