Q4 2020 Bank Earnings – The End of Mortgage Deferrals Jan 13th

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 »

The Great Recession scarred me. I was just about to graduate from university in 2008 when it hit: The fallout from the subprime mortgage crisis created a deluge of fear, anxiety and pure panic from all corners. The S&P 500 plunged by 57%, U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) declined by 3.8% and em.... More »

If you’re a retiree or close to retiring, you probably have a paid-off principal residence, or should be close to having one. However, many retirees—including me—have grown children struggling to get onto the first rung of the real estate ladder. Coming up with a down payment is still diffi.... More »

Owning real estate is a goal for many Canadians, and while it can be a rewarding investment, it comes with financial responsibilities that you must carefully manage. First and foremost, you need to be able to calculate your mortgage payments, down payment, penalty fees and other costs. Onli.... More »

The British Columbia government today unveiled additional details of its proposed house flipping tax that was introduced in last week's budget..... More »