Going Away for the Winter: How to Secure Your Home
Tags: Home Maintenance Tips
A winter escape is a popular choice among many Canadians. With crossborder travel reopened, many snowbirds are eager to flock south again this winter. The Canadian Snowbird Association (CSA) estimated 30% of Canada’s more than one-million snowbirds vacationed for the winter in 2020/2021 and predicted that number increased to about 90% during the 2021/2022 season. With so many Cana...Read More
Going Away for the Winter: How to Secure Your Home
Tags: Home Maintenance Tips
A winter escape is a popular choice among many Canadians. With crossborder travel reopened, many snowbirds are eager to flock south again this winter. The Canadian Snowbird Association (CSA) estimated 30% of Canada’s more than one-million snowbirds vacationed for the winter in 2020/2021 and predicted that number increased to about 90% during the 2021/2022 season. With so many Cana...Read More
Mortgage getting more expensive? Here’s how not to lose your home
Tags: Mortgage, Interest Rates
Many Canadians are facing a jump in mortgage payments right now or at renewal. We spoke to experts about how to manage the financial squeeze. Photo by Monstera Production from Pexels With 10 interest rate hikes since March 2022 and most mortgages facing renewal by 2026, a lot of Canadian home owners are staring down steep increases in their mortgage payments. At...Read More
Ring in the Holidays: The Ultimate December Event Guide
Tags: DECEMBER 2023
Ring in the Holidays: The Ultimate December Event Guide Tis the season to discover the magic of the Greater Toronto Area! As we welcome the snowflakes and festive lights, December in the Greater Toronto Area transforms our neighborhoods into winter wonderlands. Whether you're a long-time resident or considering making this vibrant area your home, join me in this blog series d...Read More
5 Common Property Title Issues You May Run Into
Tags: Home Tips
Once your offer to purchase has been accepted, your financing has been approved and a closing date has been set, you might breathe a sigh of relief. But there’s another important step before you take possession: preparing and transferring the title to your home. When a real estate lawyer—or a notary, in Quebec—starts working on the title, several tricky issues can come up. But n...Read More
The new Canadian Mortgage Charter explained
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Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said the new Canadian Mortgage Charter is “one of the most important things” contained in the Fall Economic Statement. (Evan Mitsui/CBC - image credit) In the Fall Economic Statement (FES), the Liberal government unveiled an initiative it calls the Canadian Mortgage Charter. According to the statement, ...Read More
How is passive income taxed in Canada?
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Investment income is subject to tax in Canada, including in some tax-sheltered accounts. Find out more about how passive income is taxed. Photo by Pixabay from Pexels Passive income generally includes interest, dividends, rental income and capital gains. These income sources may be subject to different tax rates depending on your income level, province or territory of r...Read More
How long will it take to sell my house?
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What is the difference between Pre-Qualification & Pre-Approval?
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Can I take my favorite light fixture with me?
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