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We’ve all become a lot more sensitive to germs and being cautious about what we touch—even in our own homes. Try as you may, it can often feel impossible to keep your home clean and germ-free for long. If you’re someone who flinches at the very thought of bacteria-laden surfaces inhabiting your abode, you may find comfort in knowing there are products designed to put your mind at...Read More
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To mitigate this looming recession, the Bank of Canada made an emergency announcement this afternoon that it was cutting its influential overnight rate a further 50 basis points to 0.75 percent. Just last week the bank had cut the overnight rate by 50 basis points during one of its fixed date rate announcements. Today’s announcement falls outside the fixed date schedule the bank adheres to, ...Read More
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During the winter thaw, indoor upkeep is as important as prepping your garden for spring. Freshen rooms, remove allergens, and brighten the look of these five areas: ...Read More
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A home is often the most expensive item someone will ever buy with their hard-earned money, especially in cities like Toronto where the real estate market is out of control. With the average price of a place to live now sitting around $913,000, it can feel almost impossible to buy property in Ontario's capital — even with a very long term mortgage. Surprisingly, however, Toronto is onl...Read More
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According to the Royal LePage House Price Survey, the aggregate price of a home in Canada increased 2.2% year-over-year to $648,544 in the 4th quater of 2019. Similar to the third quarter, potential buyers are continuing to come back to the real estate market. In the first half of 2019, buyers had remained largely at the sidelines waiting to gauge the potential impact of the federal mortgage ...Read More
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Regardless of whether your groundhog saw its shadow, spring may arrive early this year—at least when it comes to the housing market. What’s causing this already-busy buying season to kick off ahead of schedule? Low inventory and rising home prices are spurring house hunters to come out of hibernation months before they previously would have. With that in mind, whether you’re bu...Read More
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During last year’s federal election, the stricter mortgage rules introduced by the Trudeau government were a hot debate topic when it came to the issue of affordable housing. The Progressive Conservatives under Andrew Scheer made headlines for their proposed modifications to the Liberal policy that, in 2018, introduced mortgage stress testing for uninsured mortgages, which require a minimum...Read More
