Alexandra Spiliopoulos

What does it take to be your best? The perspective varies whether you’re a broker or an Account Manager. In this first installment of the Be Your Best Profile S...eries, we highlight the relationship between Nancy Canuel at Multi-Prêts and Caroline Bacha at First National. Find out what they value about working together and how Caroline steps up to be her best, so Nancy can be her best for her clients. #BeYourBest #brokers #accountmanagers #experiences https://www.firstnational.ca//be-your-best-profile-nancy-c

Mortgage Professionals Canada recently launched findings from the fifth installment of its Rapidly Evolving Expectations in the Housing Market survey. And it lo...oks like the upward trend in Canadian real estate is going to continue. In this week’s Residential Market Commentary, we examine three key factors MPC Chief Economist Will Dunning cites as the drivers for continued demand. #MPC #housingmarket #cdnecon #COVID19 https://www.firstnational.ca//residential-market-commentar

Are interest rates on the rise? That was the rumour ahead of the Bank of Canada’s latest rate announcement. In this week’s Residential Market Commentary, we exa...mine the theories fueling the buzz, and why economic observers are skeptical about an increase. #interestrates #BankofCanada #cdnecon #COVID19 https://www.firstnational.ca//residential-market-commentar

Heather’s life situation changed, and she was concerned about getting a mortgage. When she chose to work with a mortgage broker that works with First National, ...she realized the value of our commitment to confidence, convenience and caring. Find out how the First National difference helps clients like Heather achieve their home ownership dreams. #ClientExperience #FirstNationalDifference #BeYourBest https://www.firstnational.ca/mort/first-national-difference

Is working from home and the real estate trends associated with it here to stay? Some say yes. Others like renowned economist Benjamin Tal say no. In this week’...s Residential Market Commentary, we examine why Tal thinks suburbanization driven by remote work isn’t sustainable. #workfromhome #suburbanization #realestate #COVID19 https://www.firstnational.ca//residential-market-commentar

Two of Canada’s leading real estate authorities have released round ups of 2020 and projections for 2021. The Canadian Real Estate Association sees persistent d...emand and continued price acceleration. CMHC is more cautious in its outlook. In our fourth quarter review, we examine both perspectives and the data supporting them. #realestate #CREA #CMHC #yearinreview https://www.firstnational.ca//residential-mortgage-quarter

The Canadian Real Estate Association released its numbers for December 2020, and it was another record-breaking month. In this week’s Residential Market Comment...ary, we examine the numbers including year-over-year sales, month-over-month sales and national average home price. #housingmarket #CREA #realestate https://www.firstnational.ca//residential-market-commentar

What does the housing market have in store for 2021? Leading real estate brokerages Re/Max and Royal LePage both predict growing demand and increasing prices fo...r the coming year. In this week’s Residential Market Commentary, we examine their perspectives on trends shaping home buying decisions. #housingmarket #REMAXCanada #RoyalLePage #realestate https://www.firstnational.ca//residential-market-commentar

After the events of 2020, what does 2021 have in store for First National? Scott McKenzie, Senior Vice President Residential Mortgages, shares his perspectives ...on 2020, lessons learned adapting to the pandemic and how First National plans to deliver good service and good products in 2021. #leadership #perspectives #realestate #housingmarket https://www.firstnational.ca//first-national's-commitment-

This week’s Market Commentary provides an update on rates and curves, CHT Issuance levels and more. Read it here: https://www.firstnational.ca//market-commentary-what-s-hap