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Where is the housing market going in 2023?
April 19, 2023 | Posted by: Aaron Baxandall
Where is the housing market going in 2023? With 2023 underway, and the latest Bank of Canada rate increase to 4.5%, combined with the stress of the increased cost of living on Canadian households, th ...
read moreFederal Budget 2023: Highlights for Homeowners/Homebuyers
April 14, 2023 | Posted by: Aaron Baxandall
Federal Budget 2023: Highlights for Homeowners/Homebuyers - A two-year ban on non-resident, non-Canadians purchasing residential property is in effect to curb speculation and ensure houses are used ...
read moreSpring cleaning? Don’t forget to give your finances a polish
April 13, 2023 | Posted by: Aaron Baxandall
Spring cleaning? Don’t forget to give your finances a polish As the weather gets warmer and spring blooms around us, it's the perfect time to refresh your finances and give them a good ...
read moreFour Ways to Take Control and Thrive in a Challenging Market
March 11, 2023 | Posted by: Aaron Baxandall
Four Ways to Take Control and Thrive in a Challenging Market If you're struggling financially as a result of increased living expenses and interest rates, you are not al ...
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Increase cash Flow with an income property
February 22, 2023 | Posted by: Aaron Baxandall
If you have owned your home for several years, you most likely have a large amount of equity. You can use this equity to purchase a rental property and increase your monthly cash flow. With rent pri ...
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Benefits to buying in today's market
February 21, 2023 | Posted by: Aaron Baxandall
Here are three benefits to buying in today’s market; 1. Higher rates mean less competition giving you more buying power. 2. Prices are finally starting to come down after rec ...
read moreHow housing is helping immigrant families close the wealth gap
February 16, 2021 | Posted by: Aaron Baxandall
Haider-Moranis Bulletin: For immigrant families, housing alone has been the primary driver of wealth growth Murtaza Haider and Stephen Moranis April 18, 2019 The recent slump in real estate ...
read moreHousing affordability is so bad most Canadians are open to moving
February 16, 2021 | Posted by: Aaron Baxandall
Josh Sherman Jul 17, 2019 If you've ever thought of picking up and leaving your city because it's too expensive, you're not alone. High housing costs have many Canadians mulling moves to other citie ...
read moreCanada can expect a slow-and-steady credit growth after the pandemic: economist
February 16, 2021 | Posted by: Aaron Baxandall
Stephanie Hughes Financial Journalist Yahoo Finance Canada July 7, 2020 Canadian credit borrowing will see a slow return to normal, with the credit growth trend expected to stay below average ...
read moreAverage Home Prices in Canada Now More Than 40% Above U.S. Levels: BMO
February 3, 2021 | Posted by: Aaron Baxandall
by Kayla Gladysz Shutterstock When the going gets tough, the tough... look to the Canadian housing market for inspiration on how to keep their cool. Or, at least, that's what you ...
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