Property Tax

Over $5 billion worth of residential property was sold in the Greater Toronto Area this September, according to the Toronto real estate Board, up 4 per cent from September 2017. The total dollar volume of sales … Read More

As prices for just about everything in Canada—from housing and electricity to vegetables—go up, I’ve been keeping a very close eye on my bottom line. I try to combat these increases by cutting costs where I … Read More

It’s about to get even more expensive to own a house in Toronto: city council voted 35-8 in favour of a 3.29% residential property tax increase that will cost the average homeowner an estimated $90 more per year. … Read More

How do you pay bills and put away some money for retirement when your income fluctuates? It takes planning and a little math, but you won’t be surprised by those big bills.

For home buyers early on in their hunt, at a time of record-high home prices and rock-bottom interest rates, pinpointing exactly what they can afford and where isn’t exactly clear cut. To give those kickstarting their … Read More

Paying your property taxes through your mortgage can offer the convenience of one less bill to deal with each month. However, what is the real cost of this option and is it worth it for you?

Congratulations! You’ve finally purchased your first home. If you’ve been a lifelong renter, up until this point, it’s important to be aware of the new responsibilities that come with being a homeowner. As a renter, all … Read More

When you first start thinking about buying a home, we know the top two things on most people’s minds are: how much can I spend and how much will the monthly mortgage payment be? There’s no … Read More

Finance official questions link between cooling housing market and mortgage rules – The Globe and Mail Canada’s deputy minister of finance, Michael Horgan isn’t convinced there is a link between the new tighter mortgage rules, introduced … Read More

We are all familiar with the phrase “in life there are only two guarantees: death and taxes”. In the case of a home purchase, you are guaranteed three things, or taxes, rather. The three categories of … Read More