What happens when a buyer backs out of a real estate deal?
Signing a purchase agreement and then failing to close can have serious financial consequences—and courts don’t take it lightly....
Mortgages
Is the family responsible to pay the mortgage for a loved one who has passed away?
When a home owner dies with money owing on the property, the type of ownership determines who is accountable...
Why now might be a good time to be a first-time home buyer in Alberta
Alberta is an attractive place to buy a first home. We look at what first-time buyers can expect in...
5 surprises to avoid when switching mortgages before your term ends
Switching your mortgage can save you money—but be careful not to pick an offer that reduces that benefit by...
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Should you transfer property to a child and then rent it from them?
Satyesh is considering transferring his home to his daughter and then renting it back from her. What are the...
Making sense of the markets this week: July 10
The worst start for markets since 1962, rate-hike fears, the pending real estate collapse and bank brokerages hide high-interest...
Should I sell and rent or get a reverse mortgage?
What to consider before selling your home or getting a reverse mortgage. The math reveals the real costs for...
Capital gains, taxes and more: The implications of inheriting real estate
There are tax, estate and other implications when inheriting real estate, even from family.
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Read this before applying for the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive
The FTHBI promises to help make real estate more affordable, but there’s a catch: It’s a loan you have...