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Selling your home without a Realtor can save money—but is it worth it?

Thinking of selling your home without a Realtor? Here’s what DIY sellers need to know about commissions, legal risks,...

Selling your home without a Realtor can save money—but is it worth it?

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How much is your home really worth?

Learn why market price and appraised value of your home often differ—and which number matters when selling, refinancing, or...

How much is your home really worth?

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How to choose the best appraisal firm

Learn how to choose a professional appraisal firm in Canada. Get tips on credentials, local expertise, services, and reliable,...

How to choose the best appraisal firm

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What happens if you sell real estate to family for a dollar?

A MoneySense reader is worried about a real estate transfer that her mother made to her that could become...

What happens if you sell real estate to family for a dollar?

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A Canadian family moving, thanks the BoC rate cuts, which improved mortgage affordability in Vancouver, Toronto and Hamilton

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How much income do you need to buy a home in Canada? A look at housing affordability in June 2025

How much income do you need to buy a home in Canada? A look at housing affordability in June 2025
A crane is seen above a wood-frame condo project under construction as condo and office towers line the downtown skyline, in Vancouver, on Friday, July 4, 2025. While optimism is building in some parts of Canada for a second-half rebound in the real estate market, condominium dwellers aiming to move up to a larger space face tough choices amid little sign of improvement for that segment.

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Weak condo market means tough choices for potential move-up buyers

Condo owners hoping to buy a house are stuck in a stalled market as sales in Canada continue to...

Weak condo market means tough choices for potential move-up buyers
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Planning to use your home equity in retirement

Real estate equity is a big part of seniors’ net worth. Some Canadian retirees may want or need to...

Planning to use your home equity in retirement
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Your home sold—now what?

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Revising the fair market value of a property for tax purposes

Can you retroactively change the valuation of a rental property before selling it to reduce capital gains tax in...

Revising the fair market value of a property for tax purposes

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