Home Ownership Archives

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Refinancing Your Home: What, When, How and Why

Has your home increased in value over the last few years? If so, now might be a good time to refinance and put that equity to work for you.

Real Estate

What to Know Before You Rent Out Your U.S. Home

Renting out your U.S. home, either for the short- or long-term, might be an option for you. Learn how to rent out your U.S. home.

Real Estate

Buying a Vacation Home in the U.S.? Read This First

What to consider before taking the plunge with a U.S. property.

Real Estate

Renting Out Your U.S. Home: Short-term Versus Long-term

Learn strategies to rent out your U.S. property – short or long term

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Remodeling your Home

Create Rental Income by Adding Housing Units to Your Property

By converting your property into multiple units, you could put money in your pocket over the long-term, build home equity, and help others access housing. It maybe something worth exploring.

Remodeling your Home

Housing for the next generation could be in your own backyard

Canada’s housing crisis is a hot topic and consistently grabbing headlines. If you have adult children looking to live on their own, or aging parents looking to downsize, housing availability is likely a major issue that’s affecting your family.

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Finding Home

Bank of Canada Interest Rate Decrease: What it Means for You

The June 5th Bank of Canada interest rate announcement has been highly anticipated as Canadians hoped the BoC would finally cut interest rates. And ultimately, they did. As was widely expected, interested rates came down 25 basis points to 4.75%, marking the first time in 4 years that rates have decreased.

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How to Rent Your U.S. Home: The Ultimate Guide for Canadians with U.S. Property

Whether you already own U.S. property or you’re looking at buying south of the border, you may be considering the merits of renting out your U.S. home. Discover the advantages, considerations and tips that can help you determine how to rent your U.S. home – and whether it’s a move you’d like to make.