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Home equity options: When should you choose a reverse mortgage over a conventional mortgage or HELOC?
These products may seem similar, because they all give you access to the value that’s tied up in your...
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What are the tax consequences of real estate joint ownership when one owner dies?
It can get complicated, especially if the surviving owner resides overseas—where that country's tax laws may apply as well.
Home economics: How moving to a smaller city can reap big financial gains
Leaving Toronto for Winnipeg, the author pocketed 113% in real estate gains—and experts say there are still profits to...
Life insurance vs. mortgage insurance: Let’s break it down
Usually it’s a choice between term life insurance and whole life insurance. But where does mortgage insurance come into...
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What happens at the end of a reverse mortgage?
Myth: seniors who sign reverse mortgage contracts will lose possession of their homes. In fact, there are three common...
Tax implications of building a laneway suite
Any time a homeowner becomes a landlord, there may be GST/HST and income tax owing—and the amounts can be...
House hunters: 7 tips for buying in a seller’s market
Record-low mortgage rates, combined with a low supply of available homes, have created a cut-throat market for buyers across...
How do mortgage brokers get paid?
Adil is about to close on a home purchase and is surprised that his mortgage broker is asking for...
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The case for buying a pre-construction home
Buying a home that doesn't yet exist may sound risky. But if you take the time to understand the...