Why now might be a good time to be a first-time home buyer in Alberta
Alberta is an attractive place to buy a first home. We look at what first-time buyers can expect in...
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5 surprises to avoid when switching mortgages before your term ends
Switching your mortgage can save you money—but be careful not to pick an offer that reduces that benefit by...
Read this before applying for the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive
The FTHBI promises to help make real estate more affordable, but there’s a catch: It’s a loan you have...
Should you borrow to invest with the Smith Manoeuvre?
Warren is trying to crunch the numbers on borrowing to invest using a strategy often referred to as the...
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The tax implications of owning multiple properties during probate
When a spouse passes away, what are the tax, probate and mortgage implications for multiple properties?
Do you have real estate FOMO? What you need to know before it affects your finances
An effect of many Canadians being priced out of the housing market, real estate FOMO can cause you to...
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Why the mortgage stress test isn’t the villain it was made out to be
The mortgage qualifying tool has been subject to plenty of criticism. However, with rising interest rates, it may be...