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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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Real Estate

Second mortgages in Canada: What are the rules?

Interested in buying a second property? Familiarize yourself with the mortgage rules first to make sure it’s the right...

Second mortgages in Canada: What are the rules?
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Real Estate

It’s possible to be a first-time home buyer twice—here’s how

Some government programs apply a flexible definition of “first-time home buyer.” Find out what it can mean for you....

It’s possible to be a first-time home buyer twice—here’s how
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News

Wealthsimple reveals that it’s now profitable, after 10 years in operation

Financial platform Wealthsimple has been in business for a decade, as of this month. Revenue and assets are up—and...

Wealthsimple reveals that it’s now profitable, after 10 years in operation
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Renting

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?
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland speaks to reporters at the Liberal caucus retreat in Nanaimo, B.C., sharing the news of the the price cap for insured mortgages in Canada going from $1M to $1.5M.

Mortgages

New mortgage changes for 2024: Wider access to 30-year mortgages and more

Liberals announce expansion to mortgage eligibility, draft rights for renters, buyers.

New mortgage changes for 2024: Wider access to 30-year mortgages and more
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Ask a Planner

Borrowing from your HELOC to invest in equities

You can use a HELOC for leveraged investing. But what happens if you sell your home and want to...

Borrowing from your HELOC to invest in equities

Spend

Guide to inflation: Price changes, the pandemic and your pocketbook

This guide will help you understand what inflation is, how it's calculated, and what it means for your personal...

Guide to inflation: Price changes, the pandemic and your pocketbook

Buying

High borrowing costs, record completions lead to condo oversupply

Condo prices in the Greater Toronto Area fell as the number of active listings grew. Experts predict a gradual...

High borrowing costs, record completions lead to condo oversupply