On average, Canadians still can’t get pass a financial literacy test with national average quiz score of 44% In a new survey from Zolo, one of Canada’s largest online real estate markets, almost 1,400 respondents from across the country were tested on their financial knowledge, confidence and skills. Despite a year of health concerns and financial constraints, […]
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Canadian home prices forecast to end year 13.5% higher than 2020
According to the Royal LePage House Price Survey, the aggregate1 price of a home in Canada increased 14.1 per cent year-over-year to $749,165 in the first quarter of 2021, as strong demand continues to outpace supply in virtually every market across the country. More than two thirds of the regions surveyed (67%) saw year-over-year double-digit aggregate price gains, driven largely […]
Is it time to sell our home in city and move to country?
Disclosure: This is a partnered post with Tangerine Bank. However, all opinions and views on this post are 100% my own. I love the city. I live in Toronto, and thought I would remain here, in my Toronto home until my end. I have been rethinking that lately. My lot is 40 feet wide and 200 […]
Two Out of Three Mortgage Shoppers Would Sacrifice Traditional Mortgage Advice for a Lower Rate, New Survey
While 72 per cent of Canadian mortgage shoppers get mortgage advice in person, a majority would opt for a fully online mortgage to save money, according to a new survey by Rates.ca. Two Out of Three Mortgage Shoppers Would Sacrifice Traditional Mortgage Advice for a Lower Rate, New Survey (CNW Group/Rates.ca) Almost one in five […]
First-Time Home Buyers’ Twitter Chat
Disclosure: This is a partnered post with Tangerine Bank. However, all opinions and views on this post are 100% my own. The thought of buying a first home can be daunting. A great first step is taking the time to do some research. With so much information available on the internet, however, it can be hard to […]