by Glenn Maclaren | Feb 3, 2023 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership
The federal government is providing a new tax credit to help make it easier for Canadians to care for adult relatives in their own homes. The multi-generational home renovation tax credit took effect January 1st for expenses related to building a secondary suite for a...
by Glenn Maclaren | Aug 5, 2022 | Blog, Economy, Finance
As inflation soars to a 40-year high, and with interest rates expected to continue rising, many Canadians are feeling financially stretched. For those with a mortgage up for renewal, the prospect of dealing with higher mortgage payments is very real. That said, there...
by Glenn Maclaren | May 6, 2022 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership
Buying an investment property can be both personally rewarding and financially lucrative. It also represents a complex undertaking that requires a tremendous amount of hard work and commitment. Managing your investment effectively is essential to securing and...
by Glenn Maclaren | Dec 24, 2021 | Blog, Finance
As we stand poised to say goodbye to another year dominated by the global pandemic, we find ourselves once again faced with the challenges of a persistent and pervasive variant. With hopes and plans for a fresh start, the emergence of a new year represents the perfect...
by Glenn Maclaren | Nov 19, 2021 | Blog, Finance, Homeownership, Mortgage
If you’re in the market to buy a home and wondering about the first step, start by creating a comprehensive checklist to help navigate the process and ensure you’re prepared for everything that’s involved. One of the items that should appear towards the top of that...
by Glenn Maclaren | Nov 12, 2021 | Blog, Finance, Mortgage
Are you feeling anxious about cashflow leading up to the holiday season? If so, you may want to consider refinancing your mortgage to access some home equity as opposed to letting interest build up when you charge your purchases to credit cards or credit lines. ...
