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...
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Why is rent so expensive in Canada?
Rent is expensive in Canada. What’s contributing to high and ever-increasing rent prices? Find out and see how you...
New mortgage changes for 2024: Wider access to 30-year mortgages and more
Liberals announce expansion to mortgage eligibility, draft rights for renters, buyers.
High borrowing costs, record completions lead to condo oversupply
Condo prices in the Greater Toronto Area fell as the number of active listings grew. Experts predict a gradual...
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Is this a good time to buy a home in Canada?
Economists expect interest rates to keep falling. So we asked four experts if now is the ideal time to...
Variable mortgage rates regaining traction as Bank of Canada cuts rates
As the central bank signals more rate cuts may be coming, borrowers are starting to reconsider the once popular...
What is porting a mortgage in Canada—and when should you do it?
While there are many factors to consider, porting a mortgage makes the most sense when your existing mortgage rate...
Why a reverse mortgage should be a last resort for most Canadian retirees
Reverse mortgages do the job of freeing up income for house-rich, cash-poor Canadian seniors. But their terms are often...
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Open bidding in Ontario: Game-changer or business as usual?
An Ontario law came into effect last year, designed to add transparency to the home-bidding process. Has it changed...