Canada’s home sales forecast has declined again. Why aren’t home prices also falling?
CREA cut its 2026 home-sales forecast yet again. Find out why rising mortgage rates can outweigh lower home prices for Ontario buyers.
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Trump’s ‘51st State’ Talk: Canada vs. U.S. Mortgages
The 51st-state remarks raised an unexpected question: how do mortgages in Canada and the United States compare? Five important differences.
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Ontario Home Prices Drop 7% in Some Cities—What About Mortgages?
Home prices fell 7% in several Ontario markets. See how the new report affects down payments, lender qualification, job security and existing mortgages.
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Foreign-Buyer Ban: Could Home Prices Rise in 2027?
Canada’s foreign-homebuyer ban is set to expire in 2027. Could that affect Canadian house prices, down payments and mortgage qualification? Here’s what is known.
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IMF Warns Bond Yields Could Surge. Could Canadian Fixed Mortgage Rates Follow?
The IMF is warning about rising government bond yields. Discover how bond-market risks could affect Canadian fixed mortgage rates, renewals and refinancing.
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Renovate, Sell or Downsize? The Mortgage Decisions That Matter
Renovate, move or downsize in Ontario? Compare mortgage penalties, home equity, financing options and transaction costs before deciding.
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Financing Basement Apartments, Garden Suites and Rental Renovations
Explore Ontario mortgage financing options for basement apartments, garden suites and rental renovations, including home equity, rental income and construction costs.
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How to Finance Home Renovations in Ontario
Explore refinancing, HELOCs, second mortgages and purchase-plus-improvements financing for Ontario home renovations.
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Using Home Equity to Pay for Interior Design and Home Improvements
Explore Ontario mortgage refinancing, HELOCs and other ways to finance interior design and home improvements using home equity.
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25-Year vs. 30-Year Mortgage Amortization
The difference between a 25-year and 30-year mortgage can cost you tens of thousands of…
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How Does a Bank Analyze Your Income for a Mortgage?
You can earn a lot of money and still have a bank tell you that…
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How Does Your Credit Score Affect Your Mortgage?
Your credit score can make or break your mortgage approval. What credit score do you…
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Trump Renames Lake Ontario
Donald Trump Wants to rename Lake Ontario
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Mortgage Strategies with Uncertain Interest Rates
The Bank of Canada (BoC) raised interest rates at the fastest pace in 20 years….
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How can I save for my child’s education with a recession coming?
It’s common knowledge that if you start saving early (like, one hour after you buy your…
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Debt Consolidation
What should I do about my debt given rising interest rates? October 2026 update: The interest-rate…
