Advisors may want to save tax by having their lower-income spouse own part or all of their buildings. But they should consider what will happen if the spouses separate.
There has been strong fundamental strength in the real estate sector, despite market turbulence.
About one-quarter of homebuyers wish they'd done more research on the neighbourhood and property tax rates before they bought. Read these articles to educate clients.
In Q3 2015, home prices increased in most markets in Canada.
Residential real estate has been called one of the safest of assets and is considered part of a balanced portfolio. That’s because, when markets are down, clients can hold with little risk as long as their carrying costs are manageable. When markets rise, they can make solid returns. Still, there are considerations, especially if clients […]
Many Canadians expect to leave vacation property in their wills, but the rapid rise in real estate values could leave them or their heirs with a major tax bill.
Vintage details and health-related amenities are only some of the new offerings.
In the U.S., the utilities and real estate sectors are expensive. But there are some investment opportunities.
Canada’s wealthy aren’t just clustered in downtown Toronto, along the water in Vancouver, or in Calgary's suburbs.
Future homeowners can find a variety of finance tools and calculators online. But are those tools helpful?