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Burning Your Mortgage Is Going the Way of Rotary Phones
July 2, 2025 | Posted by: Angela Robinson
The days of entering retirement mortgage-free are fading fast — even for older Canadians.
A recent Royal LePage survey reveals nearly 1 in 3 Canadians retiring in the next 2 years will still carry a mortgage. That’s double the number from a decade ago.
???? Rising home prices and delayed first-time buying (now often age 35+) mean today’s “retirement” looks very different from generations past.
The good news? With the right mortgage strategy, you can protect your future income, gain flexibility, and make confident choices about downsizing (or not).
???? Contact us at 780 701 3888 or marc@albertamortgagepros.ca and let’s talk about planning smarter — whether you're 25 or 65.
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