Housing market

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Get clients to pay off mortgages faster

Nearly two-thirds of mortgage holders agree it’s possible to pay off their mortgages faster without impacting their lifestyles, finds a Scotiabank study. In fact, 59% believe adding $20 per month to their payments would have no impact on finances. Read: Homeowners to spend 15K on renovations “While periodic lump sums and even switching to bi-weekly […]

By Staff |April 23, 2013

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Industry

Homeowners to spend $15k on renovations

About one-third of homeowners plan to splurge on renovation projects.

By Staff |April 22, 2013

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Estate Planning

Perils of joint ownership

To avoid wills, some clients put property under joint ownership. It's their biggest asset and they figure, "Why bother with the hassle of a will?"

By Staff |April 18, 2013

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Economic Indicators

Investment tips for today’s homeowners

Canadian homeowners must diversify so their homes aren’t the only investment within their portfolios. Otherwise, they risk the same fate as their U.S. counterparts if the Canadian property market dips.

By Suzanne Sharma |April 16, 2013

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