Articles with the Tag “Home Ownership”
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HOME BUYING 101: Your Home Buying Dream Team
While there are many steps to buying your perfect home, these 4 professionals can help along the way.
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Five Things to Consider When Buying a Fixer-Upper
Fixer-uppers come with many unknowns. Fortunately, RBC has partnered with Bryan and Sarah Baeumler — stars of HGTV Canada’s Bryan Inc. and bonafide experts on home improvement.
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These are the Government Rebate Programs That Could Help Your Home Energy-Efficient Retrofit
Canadians who retrofit their homes will enhance their home energy efficiency, leading to lower energy bills, as well as other lifestyle and environmental benefits.
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Mortgage 101: Calculate Your Required Down Payment [INFOGRAPHIC]
How much do you need to put down? How does it affect your mortgage? Get your down payment questions answered here.
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Navigating the Canadian Housing Market: Tips for Newcomers
Many newcomers want to own a home in Canada, but understanding the Canadian housing market and home-buying process can feel daunting. Here are some tips to help you buy your first home in Canada.
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10 Hidden Costs Every Newcomer Should Know When Buying a New Home in Canada
Are you new to Canada and buying your first home? Here are 10 hidden costs to know that can help you figure out your budget.
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Refinancing Your Home
If you own a home, there’s a good chance its value has increased over the last few years. By refinancing your home, you may be able to use that value to receive cash in return.
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Heat Pump Vs. Furnace: 5 Things for Homeowners to Consider
When deciding between a furnace and heat pump, there are several factors to consider, including cost, efficiency and environmental impact.
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Cutting Through Interest Rate Chatter: What Interest Rate Changes Really Mean for You
Following the Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate announcement, these questions are sure to surface once again. After all, a 50-bps interest rate drop is the biggest single decrease we’ve seen since 2020 and will create significant buzz in the news.
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Understanding the Bank of Canada’s Monetary Policy Report: What It Means for Everyday Canadians
The Bank of Canada’s (BoC) latest Monetary Policy Report provides a comprehensive look at how its monetary policy is shaping critical aspects of the Canadian economy including inflation, employment, economic growth, and consumer spending. Here are some of the key highlights of the report and what they mean for Canadians: