Liezel Once

Liezel Once

Liezel Once joined KM International as a freelance writer in 2024, and has been writing for Mortgage Professional America and Canadian Mortgage Professional since 2025. She is a media professional with extensive background in broadcast journalism. Liezel worked as a radio, TV, and online news writer/reporter in the Philippines, covering national security, disasters, and the economy. She also contributed business, technology, and future of work articles to a BPO marketplace company.

Canada bond yields soar to highest level since July

Fixed rates likely to jump as Iran conflict and economic unease continue to push yields higher

Canada bond yields soar to highest level since July

Rogers of BoC says house prices need to fall to restore affordability

Bank of Canada’s second‑in‑command sharpened the link between falling prices and lasting relief

Rogers of BoC says house prices need to fall to restore affordability

Retail rebound signals consumers are still spending despite higher living costs

Stronger retail spending hinted at resilience as households braced for higher housing costs

Retail rebound signals consumers are still spending despite higher living costs

BMO bets on US West branch buildout to chase affluent borrowers

Canadian lender doubles down on advice-led banking in California and Arizona

BMO bets on US West branch buildout to chase affluent borrowers

Canadians reject algorithmic pricing despite low awareness of practice

Half of consumers want ban on computer-driven price changes

Canadians reject algorithmic pricing despite low awareness of practice

Unions demand federal action as oil shock squeezes Canadian workers

Labour groups push for rebates and CEO accountability amid rising fuel costs

Unions demand federal action as oil shock squeezes Canadian workers

Canada's housing starts hide a troubling reality for families

New data reveals most construction isn't meeting the needs of Canadian households

Canada's housing starts hide a troubling reality for families

Realtors push for development charge overhaul to ease housing costs

New report proposes seven reforms to cut construction fees passed on to buyers

Realtors push for development charge overhaul to ease housing costs

FSRA targets alleged promissory note scheme in latest mortgage crackdown

Ontario regulator moves against brokers over unregistered “mortgage‑backed” investments

FSRA targets alleged promissory note scheme in latest mortgage crackdown

RBC reveals outlook on a bleak February for the housing market

Stalemate in key markets keeps pressure on prices and upcoming renewals

RBC reveals outlook on a bleak February for the housing market