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(John Lund/Getty Images) Q: I’ve read a lot about the possibility of first ­time home buyers ending up with an underwater mortgage? I’m not sure what this is, but it doesn’t sound good. Can you explain what an underwater mortgage is and how to avoid it?  — Trying to be responsible, Calgary.... More »

(iStock) You read about how being mortgage-free and/or owning a new home can save you up to 25% on your home insurance bill in the September/October 2014 issue of MoneySense. Here are 10 more home insurance discounts you may not know about. Mature discount Some providers offer 10% off if the insur.... More »

The movie business has a lot of big industry-wide awards nights: the Golden Globes, Oscars and People’s Choice, for example. But Canada’s mortgage business has had just one: CMP’s Canadian....... More »

With home prices reaching new heights in many of Canada’s biggest cities, homeowners are increasingly considering their rental income options as a means to manage their home affordability. It was a decision I made upon becoming a first-time home buyer – and if you think making your firs.... More »