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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...

Will you make money on your rental property?

A hallway's exit sign that illustrates a home buyer's decision to break out of a real estate deal

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....

What happens when a buyer backs out of a real estate deal?

A couple are looking at a photo book, as they clear up the home of a family member. They're also at the stage of wondering the next steps, including who will pay for the mortgage

Estate Planning

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...

Is the family responsible to pay the mortgage for a loved one who has passed away?

A woman sitting at her laptop gazes upward, deep in thought.

How capital gains tax on property is divided in a divorce

When a couple separates, how does owning, transferring and dividing multiple properties affect capital gains?

How capital gains tax on property is divided in a divorce

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To show family co-ownership of a house, a mother and her adult daughter are cooking together in their kitchen

Co-ownership: Are there any tax implications if you sell part of your house to a relative?

A finance expert addresses capital gains taxes, possible tax credits, and other factors related to co-ownership of a home.

Co-ownership: Are there any tax implications if you sell part of your house to a relative?

A woman is sitting in a lawyer's office reading a power of attorney document, and she is wondering what the fees are for a POA in Ontario.

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...

Are fees payable for acting as a power of attorney?

Russell Peters smiles wearing a hat. He chats with MoneySense about investing in real estate.

What’s Russell Peters doing now? Investing, and it’s a laugh

We all learned about our money during the lockdowns, and so did comedian Russell Peters. He sits down with...

What’s Russell Peters doing now? Investing, and it’s a laugh

A young man leans forward on a couch to pet his dog.

What are the taxes on transferring real estate to your kids?

Joan and her partner own the condo her son lives in, but they want to transfer ownership to him....

What are the taxes on transferring real estate to your kids?

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Want to become a first-time home buyer in B.C.? These three steps can help

Buying your first home in B.C. requires careful planning and, sometimes, a little help from the government. Here’s how...

Want to become a first-time home buyer in B.C.? These three steps can help

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