Recent federal budget information has revealed that Canada's housing agency, the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), may now offer home buyers up to 10% of the purchase price of a home to qualified applicants, bringing down the mortgage load for borrowers.
It’s the responsible thing to do – get life insurance. Yet many of us don’t do it.
When many people start a lawsuit, the end goal is getting to trial and obtaining a judgment against the other party. However, what many litigants do not consider is that a judgment is only a piece of paper.
It’s almost that dreaded time of year when taxes are due and you’re getting your T4’s and other tax slips in the mail.
This year’s Canadian real estate trends have been geared towards navigating uncertainty. As fast-paced technological and social change transforms how people live and work, the real estate sector faces rising pressure to respond with new ideas.
What if you find an error in your credit report? First of all, DON'T assume the credit reporting agencies will advocate for you. You may have to be relentless until you have the resolution you deserve.
According to the Toronto Real Estate Board, the average price of a condominium apartment in Toronto was $558,728 in Q4 2018. This is a sizeable investment. The first few years of condo ownership are critical. If you fail to address and acknowledge issues in your building and in your condo unit, your property investment can suffer.
If you're considering purchasing real estate–whether you intend to use the property yourself for housing or business or as an investment property–it is important to understand the different kinds of buildings that are available. Here is what you need to know about the six kinds of buildings on the market.
Are you drowning in debt? Looking for someone to throw you a life jacket? Well if someone tosses you the one marked Debt Consolidation, toss it right back. It sounds like a great idea at first. Put all your unsecured debts together – payday loans, credit cards, medical bills - and pay the interest on that one sum monthly instead of on multiple loans.
With a new year comes new goals and resolutions. Maybe a little less sugar, a new exercise regime, or better planning.