Articles with the Tag “Home Ownership”
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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.
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Thinking of Adding Residential Units to Your Home? 6 Top Questions Answered
Whether you’re looking for a supplementary source of income or ways to help out family or friends who are searching for a place to live, you may want to consider redeveloping your home and/or adding new residential units to your property.
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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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Bank of Canada Announces Another Interest Rate Cut, Offering More Positive Signs for Homebuyers and Owners
In a move widely anticipated by financial experts, the Bank of Canada reduced its overnight policy rate by another 25 basis points, bringing the rate to 4.5%. The second straight rate cut is a positive signal for both homeowners and prospective buyers – but what does it really mean for you?
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Bank of Canada Monetary Policy Report: What It Means for Everyday Canadians
On July 24, 2024 the Bank of Canada released its latest edition of the Monetary Policy Report. Read the highlights here, including how policy is working to ease pricing pressures on Canadians.
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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.
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HOME BUYING 101: 3 Quick Tips to Find a Neighbourhood to Call Home
Whether you feel at home in the city, country or suburbs, here are 3 tips to finding your ideal neighbourhood.
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What is Alternative Lending and Can It Help You?
Alternative lending may help some home buyers reach their goals. Here’s how.
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September 2024 Interest Rate Announcement: 5 Questions Canadians Might Be Asking
On September 4th, the Bank of Canada announced a 25 bps drop in its policy interest rate, reducing it to 4.25%
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Six Questions Answered About the Home Buyers Plan
The Home Buyers Plan is something every first-time home buyer should get to know better. Here are six key questions about the HBP, and answers to help you understand the what, why and how of the plan.