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How a Reverse Mortgage Can Help Canadian Retirees Consolidate Debt

How a Reverse Mortgage Can Help Canadian Retirees Consolidate Debt

September 5, 2024 | Posted by: Aaron Baxandall

Living with debt is a challenge at any stage of life, but navigating debt during retirement can be particularly daunting, especially without a steady income stream. Fortunately, a financial solution c ...

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Where is the housing market going in 2023?

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 ...

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Federal Budget 2023: Highlights for Homeowners/Homebuyers

Federal 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 ...

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Spring cleaning? Don’t forget to give your finances a polish

Spring 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 ...

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Four Ways to Take Control and Thrive in a Challenging Market

Four 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

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

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 ...

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How housing is helping immigrant families close the wealth gap

How 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 ...

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Housing affordability is so bad most Canadians are open to moving

Housing 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 ...

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Canada can expect a slow-and-steady credit growth after the pandemic: economist

Canada 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 ...

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