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...
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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...
Is this a good time to buy a home in Canada?
Economists expect interest rates to keep falling. So we asked four experts if now is the ideal time to...
Mortgage payments going up at renewal? Here’s what to do
Many Canadians will face a jump in mortgage payments at renewal. We spoke to experts about how to manage...
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Variable mortgage rates regaining traction as Bank of Canada cuts rates
As the central bank signals more rate cuts may be coming, borrowers are starting to reconsider the once popular...
Bank of Canada lowers interest rate again and may change pace of next cuts
The central bank’s third consecutive rate cut brings key interest rate down to 4.25%.
What is porting a mortgage in Canada—and when should you do it?
While there are many factors to consider, porting a mortgage makes the most sense when your existing mortgage rate...
Open bidding in Ontario: Game-changer or business as usual?
An Ontario law came into effect last year, designed to add transparency to the home-bidding process. Has it changed...
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A parents’ guide to home down payment gifts and loans
Many parents loan or gift money to their adult children for real estate purchases. Here are the legal and...