by debtcancel | May 16, 2019 | House Tips, Mortgages
Q: I’ve recently accepted an exciting new job and need to relocate halfway across the country pronto. How do I sell my home quickly? A: While selling a home in record time isn’t the norm in the real estate industry, there are certain things you can do to attract...
by debtcancel | May 9, 2019 | House Tips, Mortgages
Your home is likely your most valuable asset and may be the solution to your financial problems. Are you caught on the ‘never-never plan’? Making minimum payments on credit card debt? Achieve financial wellbeing by consolidating your debt at manageable rates. Cut up...
by debtcancel | Apr 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
Q: We recently sold a home, is there any tax obligations we need to know at this time of year? A: When you sell your own home (or principal residence) you usually don’t have to pay tax on any profit from the sale. But what you might not know is that even if you are...
by debtcancel | Apr 15, 2019 | Mortgages
Q: We are house hunting this spring and conventional wisdom tells us we should make our offer to purchase a home conditional upon certain terms – that the home pass a home inspection within five business days of the offer, for example. But what about in a competitive...
by debtcancel | Apr 9, 2019 | House Tips
If the sight of the mercury creeping upward fills you with spring fever, we’re with you. We, too, are restless for the toastier and longer days that are just around the corner. But before you can kick back on a balmy evening with a crisp glass of rosé or a cool...
by debtcancel | Apr 1, 2019 | Mortgages
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. said Friday that meeting that target will take help from governments and the economy — hence the aspirational nature of the goal. “We believe that everyone in Canada deserves a home that they can afford and that meets their needs....
by debtcancel | Jan 30, 2019 | Mortgages
Question: I have been coasting along with my mortgage payments, and now I want to kick it into high gear. If I am looking to get a new mortgage or renew the one I have, what kind of research should I do to make sure I can pay off my mortgage faster? Shop around – and...
by debtcancel | Jan 21, 2019 | House Tips
The new year brings new wants and needs for the home, and that reno you’ve been holding off on is now at the top of your mind. Whether it’s a simple room makeover or big-time overhaul, it’s important to start with a plan. An electrical misstep, in planning or...
by debtcancel | Jan 14, 2019 | Mortgages
Floating-rate mortgage holders who had feared the Bank of Canada’s recent full-steam-ahead view towards continued rate hikes can take a breather—at least for now. The central bank adopted a more dovish stance at last month’s rate hold announcement, which...
by debtcancel | Dec 11, 2018 | House Tips
A favourite holiday activity for many of us is baking, but between gift shopping and get-togethers, it’s hard to find the time. In fact, a recent survey by Becel found that one in two Canadians want to bake more during the holidays, and 77 per cent would spontaneously...
