Mortgage broker share rises to 38%, hits 48% among recent first-time buyers: MPC Jul 26th

Federal mortgage-rule changes contributed to higher premiums written at the mortgage insurer, but rising delinquencies and claim severity pushed quarterly earnings lower..... More »

The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) says home sales in August were down compared with a year ago as a fresh round of economic challenges threatens to dampen housing market momentum for the remainder of the year. The organization said home sales last month totalled 37,504, down 6.9% from A.... More »

Household debt burdens eased as income growth outpaced debt payments, but mortgage interest costs continued to climb..... More »

Whether you’re a newer investor or more experienced, there are undoubted benefits to letting out units as a duplex, triplex, or fourplex. Generally speaking, more units means higher returns—assuming the building is large enough to accommodate such a renovation. For homeowners, adding a secondary.... More »

Should you rent or buy? Buying your own home is often viewed as a major financial milestone. But the financial case for owning a home isn’t as simple as “mortgage payment versus rent.” Homeownership can build equity and provide long-term housing stability, but elevated home prices a.... More »