Flip it right

Contrary to what HGTV would have you believe, flipping a house is rarely glamorous or fun – at least not until the cheque clears. Paul Roussel provides a primer for flippers-to-be

Stop Paying Too Much in Taxes: Structuring Your Portfolio for Tax Efficiency

Robert Gauvreau CPA shares tips on how to reduce your tax burdens.

When will the housing bubble burst in Canada in 2022?

We've seen it time and time again in news headlines: the housing bubble is going to burst! This is very hard to predict so if you don't see it happen in 2022, don't be surprised.

Why bond yields affect your mortgage rates

Bonds are primarily issued to banks who then sell them as an investment product. Bonds are considered a low-risk investment.

Commercial mortgages explained

Investing in the commercial real estate sector can hold many benefits, but you'll definitely want to consult with a professional to ensure you get the best property and mortgage rate for you.

Overnight rate vs. prime rate explained

The overnight rate represents the cost of borrowing money "overnight" or until the next business day. The prime rate represents the base interest rate a bank will lend money for in order to cover the overnight rate.

What is in the Liberal housing strategy?

Are these promises and goals actually going to be put in place? Or will the Liberal government continue to fall short?

Where have house prices risen the most in Canada?

We will also look at some of the areas where house prices have risen the most in the last year in each province.

Non-Resident Speculation Tax vs. the proposed foreign buyers ban

There are quite a few differences between the Non-Resident Speculation Tax and the foreign buyers ban which we'll outline in this article.

How to invest $500k in real estate

$500k is a lot of money to work with, especially if you spend it wisely in something like real estate. Here are options you should consider.

Do you pay property tax on vacant land in Ontario? More tax questions answered

Each municipality in Ontario sets its own property tax rates. There are usually different rates for different property types, including vacant land.

Canada household debt to GDP ratio, inflation and interest rates: putting it all together

Inflation is hardly desirable in the best of times, but our current spike in inflation comes after a year of record highs in another area: household debt.