Mortgages

Variable mortgage rates regaining traction as Bank of Canada cuts rates

As the central bank signals more rate cuts may be coming, borrowers are starting to reconsider the once popular...

Mortgages

What is porting a mortgage in Canada—and when should you do it?

While there are many factors to consider, porting a mortgage makes the most sense when your existing mortgage rate...

Real Estate

Open bidding in Ontario: Game-changer or business as usual?

An Ontario law came into effect last year, designed to add transparency to the home-bidding process. Has it changed...

Ask a Planner

A parents’ guide to home down payment gifts and loans

Many parents loan or gift money to their adult children for real estate purchases. Here are the legal and...

Mortgages

How much income do I need to qualify for a mortgage in Canada?

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Real Estate

How changes to the Home Buyers’ Plan could affect your down payment

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EQ Bank

Taxes

Moving? Don’t miss these lucrative tax deductions on your moving expenses

You can ease the financial pain of a costly move by deducting those expenses from your employment, self-employment or...

Newcomers to Canada

Buying your first home in Canada? Here’s what to look for in a home inspection

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National Bank of Canada

Mortgages

Mortgage broker vs. bank—which will save you more money?

The pros and cons of using a mortgage broker and going to a bank directly.