Buying

Young twin girls hold hands and dance, excited by their family's purchase of another home.

Real Estate

It’s possible to be a first-time home buyer twice—here’s how

Some government programs are flexible with the definition of “first-time home buyer.” Find out what it can mean for...

It’s possible to be a first-time home buyer twice—here’s how
Family moving into a new home, anticipating their mortgage interest based on the Bank of Canada's March 6, 2024 policy rate announcement.

News

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on March 6, 2024

Fifth time’s the charm for the Bank of Canada? Yet another rate hold spells relief for some, stagnancy for...

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on March 6, 2024
Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem discusses the Bank's latest interest rate decision

Financial literacy

How the Bank of Canada’s benchmark rate impacts your finances

How the Bank of Canada’s benchmark rate impacts your finances
MoneySense senior editor Justin Dallaire joins The Wealthy Life with Sybil Verch to discuss the Where to Buy Real Estate report.

Videos

Video: Where should you buy real estate?

Some Canadian cities and regions offer home buyers greater value for their money. Watch this video to find out...

Video: Where should you buy real estate?

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A man and woman celebrate the purchase of their second home by dancing in the living room

Real Estate

Buying a second home: How it works in Canada

Here’s what home owners and investors should know about the rules, financing options and tax implications of buying a...

Buying a second home: How it works in Canada
A couple reviews their mortgage options over a cup of coffee

Mortgages

Fixed or variable mortgage rate: Which should you choose in 2024?

After nearly two years of interest rate increases, cuts may be on the horizon—here’s what that means for current...

Fixed or variable mortgage rate: Which should you choose in 2024?
Woman playing a game of Monopoly, wondering how their credit score could affect hers.

Debt

Couples and credit scores: How your partner’s credit can affect yours

Couples and credit scores: How your partner’s credit can affect yours

Earn

25 timeless personal finance tips from MoneySense

For 25 years, MoneySense has helped Canadians make better financial decisions. Here’s a sampling of our work: a roundup...

25 timeless personal finance tips from MoneySense

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A father and his son watch as their future condo is built.

Real Estate

Buying pre-construction: What if your home is worth less than you paid?

Due to rising mortgage rates and falling home prices, some pre-construction home buyers are facing financing issues. Let’s look...

Buying pre-construction: What if your home is worth less than you paid?

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