The federal government is now offering a tax credit to those who wish to add a secondary suite to their homes for the purposes of allowing an immediate or extended family member to live with them. The multi-generational home renovation tax credit took…
The Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate again on Sept. 7, this time by three-quarters of a percentage point. For homeowners with a variable rate mortgage that fluctuates according to the key interest rate issued by the country's…
The City of Toronto has enhanced its Home Energy Loan Program (HELP), offering zero-interest loans and incentives to help homeowners make their properties more energy-efficient. For a limited time, Toronto homeowners can access interest-free loans of up to $125,000 for terms…
Improving your home’s energy efficiency doesn’t have to involve expensive upgrades. With just a few tweaks, you can save both energy and money. 1. Unplug countertop appliances when not in use. The same goes for phone and tablet chargers, as…
Sometimes when you buy a new home and sell your existing one the closing dates don’t line up. When this happens, how do you pay for your new abode if you don’t yet have the money from the sale of…
Many homeowners are financially unprepared for an emergency home repair and have little to no money set aside to cover such an occurrence. This is according to a new survey by Leger Opinion on behalf of Service Line Warranties of Canada.…
The federal government has introduced tighter mortgage qualification rules in an effort to cool Canada’s hot housing market. The new minimum qualifying rate of 5.25%, known as the ‘stress test,’ came into effect June 1. (Prior to this, the benchmark rate…
The federal government has launched a new program that offers Canadians grants of up to $5,600 to make their homes more energy-efficient. The program, called the Canada Greener Home Grants, will pay homeowners up to $5,000 to put toward the…
Many people avoid making a will because they don’t want to think about their own mortality, especially if it seems so far off. But if you pass intestate (without a will), it can lead to problems for those you have…
A common new year’s resolution is to save money but it’s easier said than done, especially if you want to sock away enough for a down payment on a new home. (That’s no small chunk of change!) Here are 10…
Clare Tattersall
Sales Representative
Direct: 647.625.3282
Office: 416.762.8255
Email: clare@realtorontowest.com
Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage
2320 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON M6S 1P2
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