by Ashwani Nandrajog | May 23, 2018 | Real Estate
by Gary Brown | Feb 7, 2018 | Real Estate
http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/markets-houses-real-estate-1.4520046 Stocks and bonds are getting shaky as markets foresee a return to inflation and higher interest rates. But many Canadians are likely more focused on what it all means for their biggest...
by Gary Brown | Dec 15, 2017 | Real Estate
https://www.bnn.ca/crea-cuts-2017-2018-home-sales-forecast-despite-3-9-nov-rise-1.943634 Resales of Canadian homes rose 3.9 per cent in November from October, the fourth straight monthly rise, but the momentum may not last as stricter mortgage rules take effect in...
by Gary Brown | Dec 13, 2017 | Real Estate
https://www.bnn.ca/canadian-home-prices-fall-for-third-straight-month-in-nov-teranet-1.942403 Canadian home prices fell again in November, the third straight monthly decline and the largest November drop outside of a recession, as Toronto prices fell for the fourth...
by Gary Brown | Nov 15, 2017 | Real Estate
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/canadian-home-sales-increase-09-per-cent-in-october-crea/article36984688/ The Canadian Real Estate Association says the number of homes sold through its MLS system in October was up 0.9 per cent from...
by Gary Brown | Nov 2, 2017 | Real Estate
https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/personal-finance/household-finances/accept-it-your-children-may-grow-up-to-be-renters/article36806999/ Peak housing is a theory we can build...
by Gary Brown | Nov 1, 2017 | Real Estate
http://www.bnn.ca/greater-deposit-protection-coming-for-new-ontario-homebuyers-in-2018-tarion-1.894501 Tarion Warranty Corp. is proposing to increase deposit protection for houses from the current ,000 to 10 per cent of the purchase price, from a minimum of ,000 to a...
by Gary Brown | Oct 6, 2017 | Real Estate
https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/personal-finance/household-finances/deconstructing-the-idea-of-home-ownership-as-an-investment/article36500231/ Between maintenance costs, mortgage interest and property tax, the increasing value of a home is not the...
by Gary Brown | Aug 2, 2017 | Mortgages, Personal Finance, Real Estate
One year ago, a foreign-buyers tax went into effect in Metro Vancouver. A flurry of housing reform has followed. Have the moves succeeded? Source: Canada’s housing experiment: How a year of reform has changed the market – The Globe and...
by Gary Brown | Aug 1, 2017 | Mortgages, Real Estate
Canada’s long housing boom has drawn thousands into the sector, from realtors and home stagers to construction workers, and a looming slowdown threatens to trigger an exodus that could wipe out many of those jobs and force the economy to shift down. Source: In...
by Gary Brown | Jul 27, 2017 | Mortgages, Personal Finance, Real Estate
Canada’s housing agency singles out five markets as trouble zones, despite measures to cool overheating Source: CMHC keeps red flag hoisted on housing as new problems...
by Gary Brown | Jul 17, 2017 | Mortgages, Personal Finance, Real Estate
The Globe’s Real Life Ratio is an answer to the self-interested housing affordability calculators offered by banks and the real estate industry Source: Is your mortgage leaving you...
by Gary Brown | Jul 14, 2017 | Mortgages, Personal Finance, Real Estate
Interest rates seem vitally important this week, but they’re not what you should be focusing on as you prepare for the possibility of borrowing costs ahead Source: Borrowers who obsess about interest rates are getting it...
by Gary Brown | Jul 12, 2017 | Mortgages, Personal Finance, Real Estate
The Bank of Canada rate hike means no exit from saver’s hell Source: Five harsh realities of rising rates for savers and...
by Gary Brown | Jul 11, 2017 | Mortgages, Personal Finance, Real Estate
This Wednesday could be an “oh crap” moment for some Torontonians who rely on a line of credit, personal finance experts say. Source: 5 tips to manage the money you owe if interest rates go...
by Gary Brown | Jul 7, 2017 | Mortgages, Personal Finance, Real Estate
Canadian homeowners should start preparing for tougher mortgage guidelines, higher rates and a pressure on prices Source: Brace yourself – a perfect storm is brewing in the housing...
by Gary Brown | Jun 28, 2017 | Mortgages, Personal Finance, Real Estate
It’s time to take a fresh look at the reverse mortgage and get over the common view that it’s a last resort or short-sighted measure Source: Time to get over our squeamishness about reverse...
by Emily Seunarine | May 24, 2017 | Mortgages, Parenting/Families, Personal Finance, Real Estate, Retail, Service
My wife and I have about $130,000 in cash – $100,000 from an inheritance, $30,000 of savings. We own about $30,000 of stocks (including Celgene, Alphabet, Facebook, Bombardier and three medical marijuana companies). What should we do with our cash? We own a...
by Karen Wilson | May 24, 2017 | Home Improvement, Real Estate, Technology
By Jen Hill / Published by Dwell You may have heard the term LEED used to describe “green” or “sustainable” buildings. But what exactly is LEED and why would you choose to pursue it for your new home? We’re here to break down the mystery and clear up some questions...
by Louise Drygala | Apr 1, 2017 | Real Estate
Ready to file your tax return? If you’re a homeowner, make sure you understand the new rules about reporting the sale of your home. Source: Selling your home? What the new tax rules mean for...
