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...

News

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on March 6, 2024

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Real Estate

Buying pre-construction: What if your home is worth less than you paid?

Due to rising mortgage rates and falling home prices, some pre-construction home buyers are facing financing issues. Let’s look...

Mortgages

Fixed or variable mortgage rate: Which should you choose?

After nearly two years of interest rate increases, cuts may be on the horizon—here’s what that means for current...

Mortgages

What does the new Canadian Mortgage Charter mean for home owners?

The federal government announced measures to improve housing affordability and give borrowers some relief. Here’s what to expect from...

Real Estate

Toronto housing bubble: Is it ready to pop?

Toronto’s surging housing market faces uncertainty. Learn about soaring prices, economic factors and the future of affordable home ownership.

Investing

Borrowing money to invest

Should you open a margin account with your broker, or opt for an RRSP loan? Read about the potential...

Mortgages

Tools to calculate your mortgage payments and costs in Canada

Are you thinking about buying a home, or renewing or refinancing your mortgage? These tools can help you understand...

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Should you hold your mortgage inside your RRSP?

Can an RRSP be used to reduce the mortgage on a current home, or to help with the purchase...