As business owners focus on short- and medium-term cash flow, the long-term can slip into the background sometimes. Owning appreciate assets, such as real estate, can make considerable difference to a business' long-term strategy to improve cashflow.
The Bank of Canada expects the economy to rebound in the second quarter of 2021. This first quarter, because of the shutdown, will be a difficult time for businesses.
On January 20, the Bank of Canada published its Monetary Policy Report and announced that it will leave its target overnight benchmark rate unchanged at 0.25% and the Bank Rate will stay at 0.5%. This is good news for Ontarians planning to buy property or refinance as borrowing costs will continue to stay low.
Homeowners who want to be more environmentally friendly, save money, or both can make use of the CMHC Green Home Program. If you’re planning to buy, build or renovate this year and want an energy efficient home, you can get a partial refund on the cost of your mortgage loan.
The end of a year is when most businesses see a significant boost in cash flow. The holiday season is typically a time when businesses see an increase in foot traffic and online orders. But 2020 was far from typical, not least because Ontario was in an extended lockdown over the holiday period.
In Ontario, as in the rest of the country, people have been leaving the cities for homes in the suburbs and further afield for more space and green areas. Has this affected condo construction? How much did house sales increase? What happened to prices and what is the projection for 2021? Find out in the infographic below:
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The world is being hit by a debt tsunami. Canada has seen the most notable rise in debt to GDP ratio, according to a July report by the Institute of International Finance. An increasing number of Canadians will need to think about debt consolidation. (more…)
What have homeowners and business owners been doing with their money during the pandemic? Many have been saving in order to invest it in the new year. If you're thinking about investing in real estate, take a look at what has been happening and what the predictions are for 2021 in this infographic.
US President Roosevelt once pointed out that, “real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away. Purchased with common sense, paid for in full, and managed with reasonable care, it is about the safest investment in the world”. It turns out that Canadians agree.
Regulations governing borrowing are likely to get more stringent. Updates on the stress test have been paused and there’s little information yet on when new regulations will be announced. It’s best to be prepared for more tightening of the B-20 and the way to do that is to have a deeper understanding of the alternative side, the B side of lending.
The 2019 Federal Budget is aiming to favour First Time Home Home Buyers and the lower income segment with no incentive for purchasers of higher valued properties. However, is that really the case? Let's see what those incentives are and discuss them in detail.
