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Tips for getting a new mortgage

Mortgage lenders want income, not just a down payment, when you move house

Tips for getting a new mortgage
rental properties

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Is a rental property a good investment?

Harmony isn't sure if renting out her condo is worth the cost in the long term

Is a rental property a good investment?
extracurricular activities

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Who pays for damage caused during a home inspection?

Sellers may end up having to pay for damage

Who pays for damage caused during a home inspection?
capital gains

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Paying capital gains tax on an ex’s property

Do the taxes kick in when Mary moved out in 1994 or when her spouse died in 2013?

Paying capital gains tax on an ex’s property

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6 questions to ask during an open house

Consider it an opportunity to learn more about the house, the sellers and the neighbourhood

6 questions to ask during an open house
rental property

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The right time to sell a rental property

Consider the tax liability currently versus in the first year of retirement

The right time to sell a rental property
tax tips

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Power of attorney and taxes: What you need to know

Ownership and other technicalities are factors

Power of attorney and taxes: What you need to know

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So you’ve inherited real estate

Capital gains and other implications to consider

So you’ve inherited real estate

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Financial contracts with family

Angela and her husband are buying out their in-laws’ home

Financial contracts with family

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