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Paying property taxes are part of owning a home. You can pay them direct or through your mortgage. So should you pay property taxes through your mortgage?

Note: This article may be of heightened interest to Canadian’s during the current COVID-19 pandemic. The current situation is unfolding rapidly, and this article contains general information only. For up to date information on missing payments during the … Read More

CIBC is one of the largest banks in Canada, which is why you probably have many family members and friends who have a mortgage through this lender. If you ask any of them whether you should … Read More

BMO Bank of Montreal has long been considered one of the top banks in Canada and is often one of the first choices for homebuyers looking to secure a mortgage. But what’s it like actually obtaining … Read More

As one of the Big Five banks in Canada, Scotiabank is the first place many Canadian homebuyers turn when it comes to getting a mortgage. Whether it’s because they’ve done their banking with this institution for … Read More

Buying a home is a complicated process with many factors to consider. You have to decide on your budget, your ideal neighbourhood, how many bedrooms you’d like, whether you want a fixer upper or something move-in … Read More

Obtaining a mortgage is a big moment in the average homebuyer’s life, with many complex aspects to consider that we don’t encounter in day-to-day life. There’s the down payment, amortization period, payment frequency, and whether to … Read More

With an 8.9% year-over-year change in housing prices, Winnipeg could home to your next investment property. According to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), the average home price in Winnipeg increased to $279,651 in December 2016. … Read More

Ever wonder how much a home in Quebec’s capital would cost? According to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), the average price of a home in Quebec City and the surrounding metropolitan area was $261,317 in … Read More

Ever wondered how much it would cost to purchase a house in Ottawa? With an 8% year-over-year change, the average home price in the nation’s capital increased to $388,411 in December 2016. According to the Canadian … Read More