Home buyer – Advisor's Edge https://phoenix.advisor.ca The best news source for Canadian financial advisors. Investments, financial markets, insurance, practice management, tax and estate planning Wed, 06 Sep 2023 16:26:15 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.3 https://phoenix.advisor.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/05/cropped-advisor-ico-32x32.png Home buyer – Advisor's Edge https://phoenix.advisor.ca 32 32 Toronto home sales little changed in August, but expect volatility: board https://phoenix.advisor.ca/news/economic/toronto-home-sales-little-changed-in-august-but-expect-volatility-board/ Wed, 06 Sep 2023 16:26:15 +0000 https://www.advisor.ca/?p=230419 Numbers reflect higher borrowing costs and uncertainty about the economy

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]]> Toronto home sales and prices up from last July, down from June https://phoenix.advisor.ca/news/economic/toronto-home-sales-and-prices-up-from-last-july-down-from-june/ Thu, 03 Aug 2023 14:57:15 +0000 https://www.advisor.ca/?p=229439 Average cost of a detached home in the market rose 4.8% year over year to top $1.4 million

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]]> The gift of homeownership https://phoenix.advisor.ca/tax/tax-strategies/the-gift-of-homeownership/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 14:00:59 +0000 https://www.advisor.ca/?p=222893 Tax tips when tapping the Bank of Mom and Dad

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]]> Should clients use home equity to fund retirement? https://phoenix.advisor.ca/magazine-archives_/advisors-edge_/should-clients-use-home-equity-to-fund-retirement/ Mon, 07 Nov 2022 15:30:06 +0000 https://www.advisor.ca/?p=215996 Experts urge caution with this approach

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]]> Nearly half of Canadian renters expect to stay tenants indefinitely https://phoenix.advisor.ca/news/industry-news/nearly-half-of-canadian-renters-expect-to-stay-tenants-indefinitely/ Thu, 23 Jun 2022 15:51:32 +0000 https://www.advisor.ca/?p=211097 Many current homeowners also feel financial pressure, Canada Life survey suggests

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]]> Nearly 1 in 4 homeowners would have to sell if interest rates rise more https://phoenix.advisor.ca/news/industry-news/nearly-1-in-4-homeowners-would-have-to-sell-if-interest-rates-rise-more/ Mon, 13 Jun 2022 19:23:53 +0000 https://www.advisor.ca/?p=210551 A Manulife survey also found that two-thirds of Canadians don't view homeownership as affordable

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]]> New home savings account a “substantial” measure for new buyers https://phoenix.advisor.ca/tax/tax-news/new-home-savings-account-a-substantial-measure-for-new-buyers/ Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:03:49 +0000 https://www.advisor.ca/?p=207930 CIBC's Jamie Golombek breaks down how the new account will work

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]]> Tax reminders for clients who bought, renovated or sold homes in 2021 https://phoenix.advisor.ca/tax/tax-news/tax-reminders-for-clients-who-bought-renovated-or-sold-homes-in-2021/ Thu, 24 Mar 2022 20:58:03 +0000 https://www.advisor.ca/?p=207443 CRA outlined credits, rebates and reporting requirements

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]]> First-time homebuyers see new opportunities, challenges in pandemic economy https://phoenix.advisor.ca/news/economic/first-time-homebuyers-see-new-opportunities-challenges-in-pandemic-economy/ Wed, 30 Dec 2020 19:33:14 +0000 https://www.advisor.ca/?p=189729 Prices for entry-level condos in downtown areas are attractive

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]]> Are your clients prepared for home-related expenses? https://phoenix.advisor.ca/my-practice/conversations/are-your-clients-prepared-for-home-related-expenses/ Thu, 22 Oct 2020 16:13:22 +0000 https://www.advisor.ca/?p=187079 Polls suggest Canadians could incur significant costs during Covid-19

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