Should you borrow to pay expenses on an investment property?
Garry, who’s retired, needs additional cash to cover the cost of maintaining a property he rents out. Should he...
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“When should I claim the cost of renovations to my rental property?”
Whether to write off the cost of renovations annually, or upon the sale of the property, depends on how...
Renting out a suite on Airbnb could endanger your mortgage
Mortgage lenders generally like it when borrowers use their property to earn extra income. But some home-rental circumstances make...
Becoming your kid’s landlord could save thousands on the cost of university or college
It’s becoming more and more popular for parents to purchase property in college and university towns—and rent to their...
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What to do if short-term renters trash your home
Even when they follow your rules, Airbnb guests may cause damage to your most expensive asset. But the right...
Where to buy real estate in 2019: Calgary
More than half of this year's top 10 Calgary neighbourhoods offer houses listed below the city's average home price,...
Where to buy real estate in 2019: Greater Vancouver
For the first time in years, this area is seeing a reduction in home prices, particularly for property in...
Where to buy real estate in 2019: Peel Region, Ont.
All three of our top-ranked regional neighbourhoods are in Brampton, Ont.—including Central Park, our No. 2 pick.
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Where to buy real estate in 2019: Durham Region, Ont.
Our top 3 picks for Ontario's Durham Region all offer great value for first-time home buyers.