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Real Estate

Where to Buy Real Estate in Canada 2023: Calgary

As one of Canada’s most affordable major cities for real estate, Calgary proved to be more resilient to market...

Where to Buy Real Estate in Canada 2023: Calgary

Real Estate

Where to Buy Real Estate in Canada 2023: Langley, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge, B.C.

On the cusp of B.C.’s Fraser Valley, these three cities have grown quickly in popularity among buyers in and...

Where to Buy Real Estate in Canada 2023: Langley, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge, B.C.

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Where to Buy Real Estate in Canada 2023: Halifax Regional Municipality

As market competition slowly returns to Halifax, properties that are fairly priced are moving quickly. These are neighbourhoods offering...

Where to Buy Real Estate in Canada 2023: Halifax Regional Municipality
The streetview of a white house with red trim and a white picket fence in the fall

Real Estate

How to use equity to buy a second home

We look at four common ways of financing the purchase of a second property using equity built up in...

How to use equity to buy a second home

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A newly renovated basement that remains empty, except for an office chair and computer monitor

Real Estate

How to know if a secondary suite or basement apartment is legal—and a worthwhile investment

The potential to earn rental income sounds great, but unauthorized second units come with financial and other risks.

How to know if a secondary suite or basement apartment is legal—and a worthwhile investment
The exterior view of a bungalow that will serve as the buyer's vacation home

Real Estate

Can I afford to buy a second home?

A second home can serve many purposes, from a vacation destination to student housing for your children. Here’s how...

Can I afford to buy a second home?
A terrace with a hammock and wooden picnic table overlook a forested neighbourhood

Real Estate

Is a vacation home a good investment?

A cottage or other vacation property can provide a great way to unwind and spend time with family. But...

Is a vacation home a good investment?
A woman wearing a blazer reviews papework related to the expenses of her second property

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What expenses can you deduct for a second property in Canada?

Purchasing a second piece of real estate has its costs, but what expenses can be deducted and claimed for...

What expenses can you deduct for a second property in Canada?

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A historic vacation property with private access to the shore that was purchased through a corporation

Real Estate

Should you buy real estate through a corporation?

It can make sense to purchase rental or vacation properties through a corporation, but often it's simpler—and less risky...

Should you buy real estate through a corporation?

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