Canadian real estate has been a tough nut to crack for some homebuyers, and those with less than 20 per cent as a down payment now face another challenge, with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.’s (CMHC) tighter qualification rules for borrowers of high-ratio mortgages. This move is in response to the global pandemic that has left many…
RE/MAX Canada releases insights in key global markets amidst the COVID-19 crisis Canadian Real Estate Market Sentiment 56 per cent of Canadians who are planning to engage in the real estate market say they expect to do so within less than a year Almost half (44 per cent) of Canadians believe that the real estate…
As Canada starts to experience a flattening of the COVID-19 curve, we’ve already seen businesses start to reopen their doors and life resume to some semblance of normalcy. Here in Ontario, retail outlets offering curb-side pick-up, hardware stores, garden centres and provincial parks are among the newest places given the green light to open alongside…
During pandemic times, as we all tighten our belts even further, it’s important to ensure your financial house is in order. That includes everything from money-saving tips — whether you’re shopping for food or fashion — to choosing the right stocks for your portfolio. Of course, when it comes to your literal house, three older…
With social distancing advisories and non-essential business closures in place, many people – some realtors included – are scrutinizing whether real estate is an essential service as it has been classified in many regions across Canada and the US. Those who argue against the essential classification are coming from a good place, with hopes that more-stringent lockdowns…
Since early March, the Vancouver Park Board has been working hard to respond to the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic to communities across the city. Via this message we would like to share with you a message from your Commissioners and highlights of our response across both our recreation and parks system. Our Commissioners and…
As Covid-19 sweeps its way through our cities and neighbourhoods, we’ve also seen acts of kindness emerge in its wake. From cities and countries pulling together to weather the economic storms ahead, to online communities offering support for individuals, families, students, homeowners, renters, business owners, employees, those looking for work, and those trying to manage…
Keeping Mental & Physical Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic Going the social distance March 19, 2020Diane McIntosh, member of the TELUS team Hi team, Foolishly, I ventured to Costco today. My house-bound mother needed her favorite Kirkland groceries. She’s a healthy 78-year old, but being in a high-risk group, if she were to get ill,…
The view at the moment about 22,000 miles into space, would be similar to what you see here — two nearly equal slices cut straight down the middle, one light, one dark.Credit…NASA Bees buzzing, flowers blooming and birds singing are some telltale signs that spring is upon us. But do you ever wonder what the…
It took about six years of annual asset reviews with my financial planner, Joe Mackey, to confront a big question. After I spent my entire adult life trying to save enough to quit working by 65, Mr. Mackey wanted to know what my rush was. “Do you even think you’ll want to retire?” I’m a…
Investing in a scalding condo market like Toronto’s, Montreal’s or Victoria’s seems like an easy play: the properties are affordable and the rental demand for them is unceasing. But with new condo projects popping up like mushrooms, owners of older properties may feel the need to update their units in order for them to remain…