Quebec to refund ‘welcome tax’ for first-time buyers under new rebate program
New refundable tax credit of up to $5,875 aims to ease upfront costs, though impact on affordability may be limited.
HOA liens have surged amid rising owner costs
Homeowners associations filed the equivalent of one lien every 90 seconds in 2025 against residents, with rising numbers hinting at growing consumer financial...
Does It Make Sense to Float with Mortgage Rates Near 3.5-Year Lows?
I got to thinking lately that floating a mortgage rate might not offer much upside at the moment.Obviously it’s situational and depends on...
Macklem warns against hiking too early or too late on oil shock
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said central banks around the world are positioned differently when it comes to economic slack and inflation,...
Lock-in effect drives home renovation boom, Redfin says
With mortgage rates still hovering above 6% and far greater than those seen during the pandemic, homeowners are choosing to renovate their homes...