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Canada's housing agency says advertised rents in major cities are easing due to factors such as increased supply and slower immigration, but renters are still not feeling relief relative to their income levels. Kyle Jerry, right, helps De-Ren Jhou carry a mattress into an apartment building on Quebec's unofficial moving day in Montreal, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

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Rents easing across most major markets but many tenants not feeling relief: CMHC

CMHC says rents in some major cities are easing due to increased supply and slower immigration, but renters are...

Rents easing across most major markets but many tenants not feeling relief: CMHC
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How to improve your credit score with rent payments in Canada

How to improve your credit score with rent payments in Canada
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10 financial buzzwords we kept hearing in 2024

These 10 words and phrases captured 2024’s financial mood. From coffee badging to underconsumption-core, these are the trends on...

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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...

Why is rent so expensive in Canada?

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Cautious optimism for federal plan to let rent count toward credit scores

The Canadian government is taking steps to have rental history counted towards credit scores, as a wayto help first-time...

Cautious optimism for federal plan to let rent count toward credit scores
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What’s the average rent in Canada?

Average asking rent prices reach $2,193 in February, up 10.5% from 2023.

What’s the average rent in Canada?
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Dragons’ Den tech titan Michele Romanow on taking risks, betting on yourself

Michele Romanow is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of e-commerce investor Clearco. Read her thoughts on all things money.

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Want to save money as a renter? Don’t cheap out on these 5 things

Trying to save on these essentials could cost you much more in the long run. Here's what to know.

Want to save money as a renter? Don’t cheap out on these 5 things

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Rethinking rentership: How to get ahead financially while renting

There is no shame in being a forever renter. Here's how renting has put these Canadians on track to...

Rethinking rentership: How to get ahead financially while renting

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