First time homebuyers: Use your tax benefits & RRSP funds

There are all sorts of benefits to being a first time homebuyer in Canada. Two you may be entitled to are the RRSP Home Buyers' Plan and the First-time Homebuyers' Tax Credit Program. Let's see how each works and whether or not they apply to…

Rock this way! – Another rockin’ Vaughan business

Finding the perfect home isn’t just about the house. A huge part of the search involves finding the right location with the necessary amenities, especially if you have children. This week, I’d like to highlight a local business, keeping…

Land Transfer Tax REFUND

The general consensus about the Land Transfer Tax is that it is pesky, expensive, and an unwelcome addition to the sale and purchase of every home. There are some intricate details to this tax that - if you purchase unadvised by a realtor…

Spring Cleaning: 10 Painter’s Mistakes

It's obvious that it's spring when your neighbours are out in the yard, and you can hear the hum of spring-cleaning vacuums when you walk down the street. You're cleaning out the garage, buying spring bulbs for the garden, and doing a few fix-me-ups…

Should Young Home Buyers Use RRSP?

You know the old saying, "every little bit counts"? When investing in real estate, this old saying certainly applies. With a competitive marketplace, the pricey cost of living in our society, and the endless advice on spending vs. saving, deciding…