Now Or Later?
Finances aren't something that everyone readily understands, but having a financial strategy is a necessity for a new homeowner.
How treating your household financials like a business can save you money
In an effort to make your household financials more manageable, let’s take a look at how a business manages its finances.
How the government is planning to improve housing affordability for first-time buyers
Finance Minister Bill Morneau tabled the Government of Canada’s Budget 2019 yesterday, and there was an emphasis on improving housing affordability for first-time buyers.
CMHC Increasing Mortgage Insurance Premiums
Effective May 1, 2014, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) will be increasing its mortgage insurance premiums after the annual review of their insurance product and capital requirements.Those affected include owner occupied units,
CMHC increasing mortgage insurance premiums
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) just announced that it is increasing its mortgage loan insurance premiums, effective March 17, 2017. Don’t worry, it shouldn’t affect your ability to afford a home. Mortgage loan insurance is necessary
PETER POLITIS OF GREYBROOK REALTY PARTNERS
We love our behind-the-scenes views of the real estate industry. We talk a lot about the developments planned for Toronto, but one thing that we rarely focus on is the financing aspect of the projects. Without proper financing, developments are
Insurance Basics
If you want to run a business from your house or condominium, your home insurance will be affected.
Home Insurance - Protect Your Family
Congratulations! You're making the move from your family home to an exciting, new, adult lifestyle community. You've spent considerable time and effort in choosing the right community for you and the same consideration should be given to the insurance
How are homeownership and unemployment connected?
Evan Siddall, chief executive of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), told a Bank of England audience last week that we should be thinking about raising down payment requirements for insurance-backed loans. Since 1998, the Canadian government
Happy Canada Day!
Happy birthday to one of the best nations on Earth. How lucky are we? Gay marriage hasn’t been an issue here in a decade. We don’t have to worry about dying in a hospital emergency room because we lack sufficient insurance. Even though we rank 12th
