Housing affordability: What happens when lower home prices take on higher borrowing costs?
Borrowing costs are increasing as Canada experiences the fastest drop in home prices since the 1980s. Have we reached...
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The piece of advice journalist Renée Sylvestre-Williams wished she had in her 20s and more
The personal finance writer is an open book on her money values, as she launches her own book, Money...
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....
“I discovered water damage in my home. Will insurance cover me?”
Not all water-related claims are handled the same way. These are the variables that come into play when home...
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Land transfer tax calculator
Use a land transfer tax calculator to determine how much you’ll pay in taxes when buying a property in...
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...
How capital gains tax on property is divided in a divorce
When a couple separates, how does owning, transferring and dividing multiple properties affect capital gains?
Decorating with stuff you already own
Elias Blunden-Stone of The Room Editor shares the pitfalls of redecorating from scratch and the best ways to restore a...
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Co-ownership: Are there any tax implications if you sell part of your house to a relative?
A finance expert addresses capital gains taxes, possible tax credits, and other factors related to co-ownership of a home.