The quest to achieve UN net-zero emissions targets by 2050 has been embraced by more than 120 countries worldwide, including Canada. The challenge for organizations large and small is often how to translate greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction ambitions into action, especially in the realm of ever-changing regulations and competing priorities.
Read MoreVisitors to Kelowna may be familiar with summer water sports and outdoor activities on and around the beautiful Okanagan Lake. They may have flocked to the area’s ski hills in the winter and attended wine tastings in the fall. But what can they expect in spring?
Read MoreFor sound home-buying decisions during unprecedented times, enlist professional help.
Read MoreAre you among the shoppers who carefully read the labels of items you plan to buy?
Read MoreThe homebuying and mortgage process in Canada has become increasingly complex, but with the help of an expert mortgage broker, you can set your mind at ease and ensure you are making the right choice when it comes to one of the largest and most important financial decisions of your life.
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A combination of steeply rising prices and lack of supply in many markets is forcing a growing number of Canadians who need more living space to consider renovating their existing homes rather than selling and buying a bigger house.
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If Canada has a “national dream,” it is this: Canadians want a home to call their own. Yet from the looks of it, governments are doing their best to make it much harder to achieve that goal.
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Read MoreIt has been over a year since the Federal Department of Finance announced changes to mortgage insurance and eligibility rules. The Ontario and B.C. governments have also introduced measures to cool demand, and the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) is proposing further changes. How are these changes impacting the marketplace and consumers?
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Read MoreIrene Strong was just out of university when she realized she was only a car payment away from being able to manage a mortgage. She got rid of her car, arranged financing on a one-bedroom condo in East Vancouver and never looked back.
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Read MoreThe good news? Mortgage interest rates are still at historical lows. But as policy-makers and the media regularly remind us, this means there is only one direction for them to move – and that is up. And this could potentially mean trouble for Canadians who have stretched their budget to own a home.
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Read MoreWhether they are millennials, boomers or Generation Xers, many Canadians may be concerned about the potential impact of the new rules. We asked three mortgage professionalsfor their advice.
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