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Fixed or Variable? How to Choose a Mortgage That’s Right for You
A lower mortgage rate is appealing. But what happens if the payment rises, you need to sell sooner than expected, or breaking the mortgage costs
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Buying a Home? Get Your Financing and Paperwork Ready First
You’ve found a property worth seeing. The price fits, the location works, and you’re ready to book a viewing. Then comes a question: have you
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Before You Buy, Think About the Day You Might Sell
You might be willing to live without a driveway. The next buyer might not. That doesn’t make the house a bad purchase. It does make
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House Hunting This Fall? Look for a Home That’s Easy to Host In
Six people arrive at once. It’s raining. Everyone has a coat, someone is carrying dessert, and the oven timer starts ringing. That’s when you find
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Paying Cash for a House: What Changes for Buyers and Sellers?
A cash offer can make a home purchase simpler. With no mortgage approval to wait for, one common source of delay is removed. But the
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Planning to Buy a Home? Get Mortgage-Ready First
Buying a home is exciting, but before you start comparing kitchens, backyards and neighborhoods, it helps to know where you stand financially. A little preparation
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Who Qualifies as a First-Time Home Buyer in Canada?
Buying your first home can feel like a milestone that’s been years in the making. What surprises many people is that you don’t always have
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Canada’s Housing Market Is Finding Its Footing. Here’s What It Means for You.
If you’ve been watching the housing market this year, you’ve probably noticed the headlines changing. Earlier this spring, the conversation was about slow sales, cautious
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What to Know Before Buying a Cottage
Owning a cottage is something many people dream about. Whether you picture quiet weekends by the water, family gatherings around a fire, or a place