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Cutting down capital gains tax on real estate sales

Defer RRSP contributions to mitigate taxes

Cutting down capital gains tax on real estate sales

Mortgages

Understanding mortgage affordability

Mortgage affordability provides an estimate of how much money you can afford to borrow for a home. Learn more...

Understanding mortgage affordability
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Mortgage Terms

Forget the burbs—should home buyers “fly until they qualify” for a mortgage?

With Canadian home prices soaring outside of urban centres, you may be questioning the mantra “drive until you qualify.”...

Forget the burbs—should home buyers “fly until they qualify” for a mortgage?
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Real Estate

How much you need to earn to afford a home in Vancouver and the GVA

We break down the household income requirements for different property types and regions across Vancouver.

How much you need to earn to afford a home in Vancouver and the GVA

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Real Estate

How to make it as a first-time home buyer in Toronto

If you’re discouraged by the sky-high prices, hefty closing fees and bidding wars—don’t worry, there are still options for...

How to make it as a first-time home buyer in Toronto

Taxes

Principal residence exemption: Would a senior get a tax credit for selling their house if they move out?

Sometimes, seniors must move out of their home. What are the tax implications of selling the home? Does principal...

Principal residence exemption: Would a senior get a tax credit for selling their house if they move out?
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Renting

Want to save money as a renter? Don’t cheap out on these 5 things

Trying to save on these essentials could cost you much more in the long run. Here's what to know.

Want to save money as a renter? Don’t cheap out on these 5 things
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Home Insurance

A guide to cottage insurance

Cottage insurance is a must-have for your home away from home. Here’s what you need to know about...

A guide to cottage insurance

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Real Estate

10 must-use housing and mortgage calculators

These tools will help you decide on big housing dilemmas, including buy or rent, refinance or renew, fixed or...

10 must-use housing and mortgage calculators

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