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A Canadian family moving, thanks the BoC rate cuts, which improved mortgage affordability in Vancouver, Toronto and Hamilton

How much income do you need to buy a home in Canada? A look at housing affordability in June 2025

How much income do you need to buy a home in Canada? A look at housing affordability in June 2025

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Travel challenge: How much can you save in FX fees this summer?

Travel challenge: How much can you save in FX fees this summer?

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The smart seller’s secret to reducing capital gains tax in Canada

Thinking about selling a property that’s not currently your primary residence? Knowing its value is essential to calculating—and not...

The smart seller’s secret to reducing capital gains tax in Canada

A "for sale" sign is seen in front of a home in Laval, Que., on Friday, July 4, 2025. For the second time this year, the Canadian Real Estate Association has downgraded its forecast for home sales activity in 2025, as it reported that the number of homes that changed hands across the country in June rose 3.5 per cent compared with a year ago.

Canadian home sales forecast downgraded—but the market may be turning a corner

Home sales are down, prices are softening, and buyers are hesitant—but conditions may be shifting as summer gains momentum.

Canadian home sales forecast downgraded—but the market may be turning a corner

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Buying a new build? You may qualify for a CMHC Eco Plus refund

CMHC Eco Plus is a new program that encourages Canadian home buyers to opt for energy efficiency. Here’s how...

Buying a new build? You may qualify for a CMHC Eco Plus refund

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Upgrading your backyard? Here’s how to keep home reno costs in check

Many Canadians are doing home improvement projects this summer, from plants to swimming pools. Read expert tips to get...

Upgrading your backyard? Here’s how to keep home reno costs in check

A crane is seen above a wood-frame condo project under construction as condo and office towers line the downtown skyline, in Vancouver, on Friday, July 4, 2025. While optimism is building in some parts of Canada for a second-half rebound in the real estate market, condominium dwellers aiming to move up to a larger space face tough choices amid little sign of improvement for that segment.

Weak condo market means tough choices for potential move-up buyers

Condo owners hoping to buy a house are stuck in a stalled market as sales in Canada continue to...

Weak condo market means tough choices for potential move-up buyers

Canada's housing agency says advertised rents in major cities are easing due to factors such as increased supply and slower immigration, but renters are still not feeling relief relative to their income levels. Kyle Jerry, right, helps De-Ren Jhou carry a mattress into an apartment building on Quebec's unofficial moving day in Montreal, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Rents easing across most major markets but many tenants not feeling relief: CMHC

CMHC says rents in some major cities are easing due to increased supply and slower immigration, but renters are...

Rents easing across most major markets but many tenants not feeling relief: CMHC

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What to know before you use “buy now, pay later” in Canada

Many retailers offer buy now, pay later programs to encourage spending. Understand the risks, including how your BNPL data...

What to know before you use “buy now, pay later” in Canada

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