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FHSA

Unsure about buying a home? Why you should open an FHSA now anyway

Unsure about buying a home? Why you should open an FHSA now anyway
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Real Estate

Down payment for a second home in Canada: How much do you need?

Second homes and rental properties have their own down payment requirements. Here’s what to expect when buying a second...

Down payment for a second home in Canada: How much do you need?
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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

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A parents’ guide to home down payment gifts and loans

Many parents loan or gift money to their adult children for real estate purchases. Here are the legal and...

A parents’ guide to home down payment gifts and loans

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Real Estate

How changes to the Home Buyers’ Plan could affect your down payment

How changes to the Home Buyers’ Plan could affect your down payment
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MoneyFlex

6 things to consider before borrowing from the Bank of Mom and Dad for your first home

Borrowing from family can seem convenient, but there are things to think about first, like interest, taxes, family power...

6 things to consider before borrowing from the Bank of Mom and Dad for your first home
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Newcomers to Canada

What is the equivalent of fixed deposits in Canada? Finance terms in Canada vs. India

What is the equivalent of fixed deposits in Canada? Finance terms in Canada vs. India
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Real Estate

Ottawa to allow 30-year amortization for first-time buyers’ mortgages on new homes

The federal government is also raising the amount Canadians can pull from their RRSP to purchase a home through...

Ottawa to allow 30-year amortization for first-time buyers’ mortgages on new homes

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Don’t get stuck on financial advice that doesn’t ring true

Financial experts debunk old money myths and offer advice that many Canadians might find more helpful today.

Don’t get stuck on financial advice that doesn’t ring true

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