December 2024
As we approach the end of 2024, We have noticed an improvement in housing market conditions. Many home buyers patiently waited on the sidelines for reduced inflation and lower borrowing costs. With selling prices remaining well off their historic peak and monthly mortgage payments trending lower, the stage is set for an accelerating market recovery in 2025.
Fun family activities during the holiday season do not have to have a high price tag. By doing a little research and pre-planning, many families can enjoy free or inexpensive kid-friendly entertainment during the holidays that can create lasting cherished memories. Here are a few ideas:
The key to a successful mortgage experience is carefully considering all your options and buying within your means to sustain your payments. Borrowers unsure which approach is best can rely on certain time-tested strategies to avoid overextending themselves.
One of the great virtues of starting a home business is the tax breaks you can claim. However, claiming aggressive write-offs is a sure way to attract CRA auditors. In this article, we'll look at some of the more popular home business write-offs as well as some tips on how you can legitimately claim them.
The year-end holiday season is a good time for gift-exchanging, entertaining, and general merriment. But what about buying a house? Should you try to do that in November or December, too?