How to know if a secondary suite or basement apartment is legal—and a worthwhile investment
The potential to earn rental income sounds great, but unauthorized second units come with financial and other risks.
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Mortgage rules when buying a second property in Canada: What you need to know
Interested in buying a second property? Familiarize yourself with the mortgage rules first to make sure it’s the right...
Should you buy real estate through a corporation?
It can make sense to purchase rental or vacation properties through a corporation, but often it's simpler—and less risky...
Will you make money on your rental property?
Rental real estate has been a great investment for many Canadians. But how do you assess whether yours is...
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Housing affordability: What happens when lower home prices take on higher borrowing costs?
Borrowing costs are increasing as Canada experiences the fastest drop in home prices since the 1980s. Have we reached...
What happens when a buyer backs out of a real estate deal?
Signing a purchase agreement and then failing to close can have serious financial consequences—and courts don’t take it lightly....
Is the family responsible to pay the mortgage for a loved one who has passed away?
When a home owner dies with money owing on the property, the type of ownership determines who is accountable...
Making sense of the markets this week: August 7
Do earnings matter in 2022? Will Canada follow the U.S. into a recession? Plus other fascinating market fodder.
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Are fees payable for acting as a power of attorney?
Can you be paid for a role as an attorney for property, in particular, after the position has already...