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We cover fraud from time to time on Ratesupermarket, and for a good reason. It’s all over the place, and your money and personal information are at increasing risk. Why? Because all it takes to rip someone off these days is a computer, Wifi, and a remotely clever idea. In the financial sector alone, fraud incidents are worth $650 million a year in Canada. Of that, mortgage fraud makes up $400 million.
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So you scrimped and saved to build up a down payment nest egg; got pre-approved for a mortgage; went to all those open houses and viewings; made some offers – probably lost out on some bidding wars; and, finally, bought a place. Congratulations. Now here’s a list of all the additional costs you’re about to face on top of the price you paid for the house.
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Are you searching for a new home this spring? While most homebuyers know about the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), or realtor.ca, sticking with it during your search for the perfect home could mean that you’re limiting yourself. The more resources you have at your fingertips, the more successful you’ll be in your quest for the perfect home. Aside from the MLS, here are some of the resources you can use to find the perfect neighbourhoor and home.
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Real estate can be a sound investment, and there are a lot of resources out there to help you determine if it’s a good move for you, and how to help ensure it pays off in the long run. First off, talk to your accountant and/or financial advisor to find out if you’re in a position to invest in something as pricey and long-term as real estate.
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Owning an income property or two is both a great way to make money and a real financial challenge. It’s been an excellent source of income for people over the last decade or so, as real estate prices in Canada have soared. But making money from property is a lot of work, an ongoing expense and requires some financial know-how to, in the end, make it make sense.
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Want to know what the outlook is on mortgage rates for the next 30 to 40 days? Our panel of mortgage experts share their views on Canadian Mortgage Rate Trends.
Panel Consensus
May 2012
