Want to leave your “forever home” before forever is up? Understand the fine print of Canadian mortgage terms before you rack up hefty penalties.

So you’ve decided to buy a home! You created a budget, found a realtor, went house hunting, found the perfect place, had your offer accepted, finalized the Offer to Purchase...

If you’re purchasing a newly built home from a builder, custom-building your own home, or substantially renovating an existing home, you may qualify for a rebate of the provincial GST/QST...

As a homeowner, you’re responsible for paying taxes on your property that are used to generate money for public purposes in your area. Property taxes are charged by the municipality...

The term ‘closing’ represents the point in time when the title of a property is transferred from the seller to the buyer. Upon closing, the buyer is responsible for paying...

If you’re buying a home with a down payment of less than 20%, you’re required to obtain mortgage insurance. Also referred to as ‘mortgage default insurance’ or ‘CMHC insurance’, this...