Breaking into the Canadian Real Estate Market
Unlock the door to your first home with expert tips, creative strategies, and real-world advice to navigate the Canadian real estate market and make homeownership a reality!
2024 Federal Budget: Capital Gains Inclusion Rate Impact
How will the proposed 2024 Federal Budget changes affect your investments? We explore the nuances of the proposed capital gains inclusion rate increases, highlight the direct impacts on various investment structures, and unravel strategies to optimize financial outcomes under these new regulations.
Take advantage of the new First Home Savings Account
An FHSA is a vehicle people can use to save for purchasing their first home while receiving a tax deduction on contributions. The money grows tax-free, and you can use it to buy a house without needing to refund the account; unlike the RRSP’s Home Buyers’ Plan.
Navigating Mortgages and High Interest Rates
Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or a seasoned real estate investor, understanding the intricacies of mortgages is a game-changer in your financial journey. With many potential pitfalls, confusing jargon, and seemingly endless options, proper guidance throughout the mortgage process is invaluable.
2022 Tax Tips – With Life Long Expert
Every year more complexity is added to the Canadian tax system, making it difficult for taxpayers to keep up to date. Understanding how to properly file your tax return and take advantage of deductions and credits can put more money back in your pocket.
Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (FHSA)
The Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (FHSA) is coming, giving first-time homebuyers the ability to save $40,000 towards the purchase of a home. What is the FHSA and what should you consider?
Solutions for the Canadian Housing Crisis
What are the factors affecting Canada’s housing crisis? How do we start to tackle this housing crisis issue? Public policy professional, Steve Lafleur, joins us to discuss these questions.
Wealth & Real Estate: Urban & City Living
Today we’re joined by Christina Miller to help us navigate the city real estate market, from condo towers to duplexes, single-family homes.
Wealth & Real Estate: Empty Nesting & Downsizing Homes
Who are the main types of people looking to downsize their homes and what are the key motivators for downsizing?
Wealth & Real Estate: Expanding Family & Buying Larger Homes
Today we discuss why people upsize their homes and the unprecedented state of the Canadian real estate market – and so much more!
2020 Investment Surprises
From record low interest rate levels to the success of speculators, we explore what these surprises in 2020 mean for the empowered investor.
The Impact of Pandemic Buying Behaviours
We talk about how buying behaviours have changed during the pandemic and the implications for investors during and after the pandemic.