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Will you make money on your rental property?

Rental real estate has been a great investment for many Canadians. But how do you assess whether yours is...

Will you make money on your rental property?

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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...

Housing affordability: What happens when lower home prices take on higher borrowing costs?

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...

The piece of advice journalist Renée Sylvestre-Williams wished she had in her 20s and more

A hallway's exit sign that illustrates a home buyer's decision to break out of a real estate deal

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....

What happens when a buyer backs out of a real estate deal?

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“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...

“I discovered water damage in my home. Will insurance cover me?”

A couple are looking at a photo book, as they clear up the home of a family member. They're also at the stage of wondering the next steps, including who will pay for the mortgage

Estate Planning

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...

Is the family responsible to pay the mortgage for a loved one who has passed away?

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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?

How capital gains tax on property is divided in a divorce

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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...

Decorating with stuff you already own

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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.

Co-ownership: Are there any tax implications if you sell part of your house to a relative?

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