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For many homeowners 55+, the goal is no longer downsizing, but aging in place + MORE Jul 23rd
Here’s how mortgage brokers can support their needs..... More »
“Should we refinance our mortgage?” + MORE Dec 23rd
We’re thinking about breaking our existing home mortgage to take advantage of low interest rates and would appreciate some guidance. This is our scenario:
Mortgage principal: $572,000Weekly payments: $746.00Interest rate: 3.78% fixed and locked in until December 2024Penalty fee for breaking mor.... More »
Contribute to RRSP or pay off mortgage? + MORE Oct 14th
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We have a small mortgage, only $80,000, coming up for renewal. We have some money (approximately $25,000) that we can either put on the mortgage or invest or put into our RRSP. What is the best way to go?
—Linda
Which should Canadians prioritize: RRSP or mortgage?
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Do you pay capital gains tax when separating or divorcing? + MORE Jan 25th
I just read your article on paying capital gains on a property inherited from a spouse when there was no official separation agreement in place. Interesting, and I have a related question. If spouses separate with an official separation agreement but keep the matrimonial home and mortgage in both na.... More »
Despite slowing volumes, First National expects to remain above pre-pandemic levels Aug 3rd
First National Financial saw a second consecutive month of slowing mortgage originations in Q2 as rising interest rates continue to impact the housing market..... More »
We made money on the Toronto housing market. Now what?
– moneysense.ca
We had a plan. We considered the bank’s low interest rates, the rising real estate prices and record low inventory and thought it was the perfect time to cash in on the Toronto real estate market by moving out of the city. My husband and I were going to move from Ontario to Manitoba, selling our East York detached home and moving back to my hometown of Winnipeg, with our 15-year-old son in tow. We were aware Winnipeg home prices were also on the rise—but still nowhere near Toronto levels. And, since we had purchased our home in 2007, we were poised to make a substantial profit on the sale. This was our chance to be mortgage-free and able to actively save for retirement.
The house went up for sale in April 2021 and sold in early May for $1,075,000. After realtor fees, closing costs and other debts were paid, we walked away with about $688,000. Our plan was to buy a three- or four-bedroom home in Winnipeg, with a large yard and a pool. We were prepared to spend between $500,000 and $550,000 on a new home, leaving us with some money to spend on furniture and a new car and to invest the rest…
