6 Money-Smart Steps for Newbie Empty Nesters Trent Hamm,U.S.News & World Report , Aug 22, 2017 Your children have grown up and left the nest. They’re out on their own,… read more →
July 2017 Market Statistics Vancouver Island (not including Victoria) 558 single family homes sold. Average price is $440,792 (up 14% 12 months to date, this year over last year). 33… read more →
Why relying on your T4 slips to calculate income could be a big tax mistake While most of us don’t give our tax reporting slips a second thought, issues regarding… read more →
Boomers holding tight, not moving into retirement homes until their 80s: report Not so fast. Canadian seniors are a long way from ready for retirement homes. Only a small percentage… read more →
Mortgage rules stall mobile home refinancing Brokers warn that owners of manufactured homes – and others who need mortgage insurance – are now restricted on financing options By Frank O’Brien… read more →
4 Reasons Why In-Person Meetings Provide Unmatched Value Video calls, emails and texts are great, but they just don’t capture the full value of meeting face-to-face. A few weeks ago,… read more →
How you own your home matters for tax planning For many Canadians, owning a home represents financial security over the long term. It may be the biggest single asset… read more →
Canada new home prices up less-than-expected in June amid Toronto slowdown Leah Schnurr, Reuters A “sold over asking” sign is on display on a house for sale in Toronto OTTAWA… read more →
Regulators set their sights on double ending Critics argue that realtors cannot fairly represent both buyer and seller, a practice more common in smaller markets A 5.5-acre Whistler property with… read more →
Canada’s cooling experiment One year ago, a foreign-buyers tax went into effect in Metro Vancouver. A flurry of housing reform has followed, designed to tame Canada’s frothy markets. Have the… read more →