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How do mortgage brokers get paid?

Adil is about to close on a home purchase and is surprised that his mortgage broker is asking for...

How do mortgage brokers get paid?
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The case for buying a pre-construction home

Buying a home that doesn't yet exist may sound risky. But if you take the time to understand the...

The case for buying a pre-construction home
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Is probate an inevitable cost for a surviving spouse?

Sandra and her husband have lived in their principal residence for 40 years, but his is the only name...

Is probate an inevitable cost for a surviving spouse?

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Is now the time to buy a vacation home?

Explore properties across Canada that offer a COVID-safe getaway, plus the potential for a return on your investment.

Is now the time to buy a vacation home?

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Downsizing vs reverse mortgage: Which option is right for you?

Depending on your age, where you live currently and where you want to live in retirement, selling your home...

Downsizing vs reverse mortgage: Which option is right for you?
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Airbnb insurance: What’s the difference between a “Host Guarantee” and short-term rental insurance?

Your rental property should make you money. And it will with Airbnb insurance coverage, if you choose the right...

Airbnb insurance: What’s the difference between a “Host Guarantee” and short-term rental insurance?

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Managing tax in a “tenancy in common” situation

Claudia wants to minimize the tax payable when selling her share of a cottage to the co-owner. 

Managing tax in a “tenancy in common” situation

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House rich: How to access the equity in your home

With property values continuing to increase in many parts of the country, many homeowners are looking for ways to...

House rich: How to access the equity in your home

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Should you set up a personal real estate corporation (PREC)?

Ontario recently joined several other provinces by allowing the establishment of personal real estate corporations. What are they, and...

Should you set up a personal real estate corporation (PREC)?

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