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Rent or buy: When does homeownership actually make financial sense?

Should you buy or rent? Our guide breaks down the cost of homeownership vs. renting.

Rent or buy: When does homeownership actually make financial sense?
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Real Estate

How a secondary suite can make buying a home more affordable in Ontario

A secondary suite can help homeowners offset housing costs. Here’s what to know about converting a home into a...

How a secondary suite can make buying a home more affordable in Ontario

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Real Estate

Where to Buy Real Estate in Canada 2026: Greater Toronto Area

Where to Buy Real Estate in Canada 2026: Greater Toronto Area
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FHSA

The best FHSAs in Canada for 2026

The first home savings account was created to help you save more money for a home purchase. Here’s how...

The best FHSAs in Canada for 2026

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Real Estate

Home appraisal vs. tax assessment: What every Canadian property owner needs to know

How much is your property worth? It depends who you ask—and the answers could be tens of thousands...

Home appraisal vs. tax assessment: What every Canadian property owner needs to know
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Mortgages

Looking for a mortgage in B.C.? Don’t limit your options to the big banks

Looking for a mortgage in B.C.? Don’t limit your options to the big banks
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Upgrading your backyard? Here’s how to keep home reno costs in check

Many Canadians are doing home improvement projects this summer, from plants to swimming pools. Read expert tips to get...

Upgrading your backyard? Here’s how to keep home reno costs in check
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Here’s how much a GST break could save first-time home buyers

First-time home buyers in Canada could save hundreds on monthly mortgage costs through the federal government’s plan to waive...

Here’s how much a GST break could save first-time home buyers

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Planning to use your home equity in retirement

Real estate equity is a big part of seniors’ net worth. Some Canadian retirees may want or need to...

Planning to use your home equity in retirement

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