Articles with the Tag “Home Ownership”
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Bank of Canada Interest Rate Explained and How It Shapes Your Mortgage
The Bank of Canada announcement: interest rates are holding steady. Learn how you could benefit from buying a pre-construction home
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How You Can Afford Your First Home in Canada (Yes, Even in This Market)
Under 30 and looking to buy your first home? The right savings habits and a smart plan could bring your goal within reach faster.
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A Newcomer’s Guide to Buying a First Home in Canada
If you’re looking to purchase a home in the near future, it’s important to understand how home buying works in Canada, and which tools can help make it easier.
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Cash-Out Refinancing: Equity Options for Your U.S. Home
For Canadians who own property in the U.S., refinancing can be a smart way to put your home equity to work.
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4 Ways to Use the Equity in Your U.S. Home
Use the equity built up in your U.S. home for goals on either side of the border.
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Actions to Help Protect Your Home from Extreme Weather Events [Infographics]
Infographics on ways to help safeguard your home from extreme heat, flooding, and wildfires.
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Mortgage Rates Going Up or Down? What the U.S. Fed Rate Cuts Mean for You
In December, the U.S. Federal Reserve lowered its overnight rate by 25 basis points, marking its third consecutive rate cut. But mortgage rates in the U.S. haven’t followed suit. In fact, rates have gone up – not down – since the Fed began lowering rates in September. Why? Here we look at what really affects…
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Switching to a Heat Pump: One Homeowner’s Experience
We spoke to Joseph Tanel about what it was like to buy and install a heat pump in his Cambridge, Ontario home. He discusses why he did it and shares advice for homeowners considering it.
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Mortgage 101: Tackle Your Down Payment and Other New Home Costs
Saving for a down payment is one of the biggest steps to buying a home. Here are some tips to help build your savings.
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Understanding the Bank of Canada’s Monetary Policy Report: What It Means for Everyday Canadians
The Bank of Canada’s (BoC) latest Monetary Policy Report provides a comprehensive look at how its monetary policy is shaping critical aspects of the Canadian economy including inflation, employment, economic growth, and consumer spending. Here are some of the key highlights of the report and what they mean for Canadians: