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The Ten Commandments of Buying a Home

Thou shalt not change jobs, become self-employed or quit your job. Thou shalt not buy a car, truck or van (or you may be living in it!) Thou shalt not use credit cards excessively or let current accounts fall behind. Thou shalt not spend money you have set aside for ...

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Why a Bank of Canada Interest Rate Hike for October Just Got a Lot More Likely

National housing starts fell for the third consecutive month in October, in what some industry experts are calling a further sign that the Canadian housing market has adjusted to policy changes introduced earlier this year. Housing starts fell 5.1 per cent last month, reducing the 6-month trend to 207,800, the lowest level ...

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‘Options for Homes’ Presents an Alternative to Toronto’s Sky High Rentals

Another day, another update on the ridiculous price of living in Toronto. According to real estate group Urbanation, the average price of renting a condo in the city just broke a record. After a 7.6 per cent jump from last year, the new average price for condo renting is a staggering $2,385 per month. The ...

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