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3 key things to remember before using home equity

3 key things to remember before using home equity

Apr 21, 2017 | Investing, Mortgages

One of the benefits to owning a home is that as housing prices increase, so does the value of your home. The change in value from when you purchased your home is referred to as equity. For example, if you purchased a home 10 years ago for $150,000 and it’s worth...
Read this before you buy an investment property

Read this before you buy an investment property

Sep 17, 2014 | Investing

When buying an investment property, you must be certain that you can afford to buy and hold the investment over the long-term. Whether you buy property, a rental unit, or a business, there are costs and risks involved in disposal and acquisition. Unless you have the...
It’s that time of year again!

It’s that time of year again!

Feb 5, 2014 | Investing

It’s that time of the year again: RRSP season. Recently, it’s also become TFSA season, too. Canadians throughout the country scour their finances every February for ways to save taxes, manage cash flow, and benefit from good debt. Interest rates are still very low, so...
5 things to keep in mind when buying a vacation home

5 things to keep in mind when buying a vacation home

Jan 31, 2014 | Investing

Are you at that point in your life when you’re thinking about a second home, perhaps a home away from home? Many Canadians love to buy a summer property where they can go to get away from it all and make new, happy memories. Here are a few tips to consider if you’re...