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30-year amortizations won’t cause an economic meltdown

The Conservatives’ pre-election promise to increase the amortization period for first-time home buyers has caught fire—for the wrong reasons.

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What you need to know about the Canadian First-Time Home Buyer Incentive

The FTHBI promises to help make real estate more affordable, but there’s a big catch: It’s a loan you have to repay with a share in your home’s growth in value.

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6 questions to ask your potential real estate agent

If you’re looking to buy or sell a home, there’s no shortage of representation. But the only way to tell if an agent is right for you is to ask some hard questions.

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How to get the best mortgage rate in Calgary

We asked a broker to share his best tips for finding, and holding onto, a great mortgage that protects you from unwanted surprises at closing time.

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How safe is it to keep more than $100,000 in one savings account?

by Special to MoneySense

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Where to buy real estate in 2019: Calgary

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Where to buy real estate in 2019: Hamilton, Ont.

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Where to buy real estate in 2019: Peel Region, Ont.

All three of our top-ranked regional neighbourhoods are in Brampton, Ont.—including Central Park, our No. 2 pick.

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Where to buy real estate in 2019: Greater Vancouver

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Where to buy real estate in 2019: Durham Region, Ont.

Our top 3 picks for Ontario’s Durham Region all offer great value for first-time home buyers.