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How to Get a Mortgage as a Newcomer to Canada (Ontario Guide)
April 2, 2026 | Posted by: Lorne Andrews
How to Get a Mortgage as a Newcomer to Canada (Ontario Guide) Moving to Canada comes with big decisions— and for many, buying a home is one of the biggest. But if you’re new to Canada, y ...
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Can You Get a Mortgage with a Consumer Proposal in Ontario?
April 2, 2026 | Posted by: Lorne Andrews
Can You Get a Mortgage with a Consumer Proposal in Ontario? If you’ve filed a consumer proposal—or you’re thinking about one—you’re probably asking the same question: ? ...
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April 2, 2026 | Posted by: Lorne Andrews
Can You Get a Mortgage in Ontario Without Two Years of Self‑Employed Income? Leaving the stability of a 9‑to‑5 job to build your own business is exhilarating — and intimidating. Many new ...
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The Benefits of Investing in Income Producing Properties
March 24, 2026 | Posted by: Lorne Andrews
Making money in any real estate venture is a difficult task, and many people don't have the skills (or the stomach) for flipping houses. An alternative to this intrinsically risky activity is to purch ...
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4 Hidden Problems That Could Be Hurting Your Home Sale
March 24, 2026 | Posted by: Lorne Andrews
One of the biggest fears that home sellers have is that their property will end up on the real estate market for months on end. This is a nightmare for a number of reasons. First of all, having your h ...
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Why Inflation Is Cooling but Homeownership Still Feels Expensive in Canada
March 24, 2026 | Posted by: Lorne Andrews
If you have been watching the news, you have likely heard that inflation in Canada is coming down. That sounds like good news, especially for homeowners and buyers who have been under pressure from hi ...
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Canada's Rental Market Overview for 2025 and going into 2026
March 24, 2026 | Posted by: Lorne Andrews
Canada's rental market finally showed signs of breathing room in 2025. After several years of ultra-tight conditions, CMHC reports that vacancy rates rose across all major census metropolitan areas (C ...
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Why You Need an Emergency Fund And How to Get One
March 24, 2026 | Posted by: Lorne Andrews
Building an emergency fund is something most people know they should do but few actually get around to doing. A recent study found that nearly two-thirds of Americans did not have an emergency fund, a ...
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Strategies to Dig Yourself Out of the Debt Hole
March 24, 2026 | Posted by: Lorne Andrews
Debt. It's something almost everyone will have at some point in their life. But what happens when your debt begins to get the better of you? What options are available? Some simple strategies can he ...
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Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
March 24, 2026 | Posted by: Lorne Andrews
There are a multitude of reasons why a homeowner may be considering refinancing their mortgage. However, before any final decisions are made it is always a good idea to consider carefully whether refi ...
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