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Minding Your Mortgage Myths Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Down Payments, Mortgage Rates, and More?
This true or false quiz will test your knowledge on common mortgage misconceptions including topics such as the mortgage stress test, down payment, mortgage types and more. Continue reading »
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What is Causing House Prices to Rise in Toronto?
A recent report suggests it might be time to put the “foreign buyer blame game” to rest in Toronto. According to the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB), foreign homebuyers made up less than five per cent of home purchases in the Greater Toronto… Continue reading »
CMHC to Investigate Foreign Real Estate Ownership
What is the true extent of foreign real estate ownership in Canada? The CMHC is attempting to find out, as both house and condo prices skyrocket. Continue reading »
Report Finds CMHC Cracking Down on Foreign Investment in Canada
A recent report finds the CMHC has taken efforts to further crack down on foreign investment in Canada. Will this provide clarity for nation’s too-hot-to-handle housing market? Read on for our breakdown. Continue reading »
CMHC Q1 Report Calls Out Riskiest Canadian Markets
The latest housing market assessment has been released by the CMHC and it has ranked what it feels are the riskiest Canadian markets. Is your city on the list? Read on to find out. Continue reading »
Canada Condo Starts Highest Since 1971
Canada condo starts have hit the highest levels since 1971, according to the latest data from CMHC. What does this mean for home buyers? Read on for our breakdown. Continue reading »
Foreign Home Ownership in Canada – Cause for Concern?
Foreign home ownership in Canada has been a concern of housing market critics as prices spike in certain neighbourhoods. The CMHC is now researching the impact, though many say the data is inconclusive. Read on for the full story. Continue reading »
Liberals Hike Minimum Home Down Payment
The minimum home down payment has been increased to 10% from 5% on homes priced over $500,000. What does this mean for buyers? Read on to find out . Continue reading »