Managing Risk in your Real Estate Investments

Protecting Your Property Investment

Landlords take a lot of risks. All those benefits of your real estate investments must be safeguarded with good management and protection strategies. If your portfolio offers you wealth, security and a retirement in comfort then surely it’s worth safeguarding. In the blink of an eye a profitable portfolio with five properties [...]

The Influence of the U.S. Fed Statement on the Canadian Real Estate Portfolio

The U.S. Federal Reserve borrowed a play from Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney on Wednesday when they promised to keep interest rates low until at least the end of 2014. This is a good indication that Canadian rates will stay low as well, thus continuing the support of the real estate market here.

In Canada [...]

Everything You Need at Your Fingertips

CMHC is pleased to introduce two new tools designed to provide you with flexible and convenient ways to access comprehensive CMHC information anytime, anywhere.

The CMHC Mobile Kit for Mortgage Professionals

Whether you are in the office or on-the-go, the new CMHC Mobile KIT provides quick and convenient access to tools and resources relevant to today’s busy mortgage professional. [...]

Housing Prices in China Stabilize

The Chinese real estate experience in the past few years has been one of growth, increased growth and now, recently stabilized house prices.  Here we give a history of those years.

Welcome to Shanghai, China, the financial capital of the country.  It is also a hub for commerce, culture, industry and tourism.  Shanghai is a major [...]

New Mortgage Rules are New Monetary Policy Tool

Today Canada’s Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty introduced new restrictions to be placed on mortgages insured by the CMHC. (Those are mortgages where the homeowner contributes less than 20% of the purchase price as a down payment.) These new rules will take effect on March 19, 2011.

· Maximum Mortgage Amortization periods will be reduced from [...]

Managing Your Mortgage

What You Should Think About When Financing Your Home

If you’re like most Canadians, your home is probably the most important investment you’ll ever make. Whether

Whether you’re buying a home or refinancing your existing home, making the right decision now can help save you money and provide greater financial stability for your family in the [...]

Understanding Your Mortgage Options

How to Choose a Mortgage that’s Right for You

CMHC’s Homebuying Step by Step guide has the answers you need to your mortgage financing questions.

Congratulations! You’ve decided to begin your search for a new home, or perhaps you’ve already found the home of your dreams and are ready to make an offer. It’s [...]

EFFECTS OF U.S. DOLLAR PARITY

On March 17th 2010, trading of the Canadian dollar rose to just over 0.992¢ in U.S. dollars, bringing thoughts of Dollar parity with the United States.  The problems of the United States dollar are well known and documented.  Their greatest problem is the historic levels of debt in the nation.  Deficit spending is rattling the [...]

HOME BUYING TIPS FOR COUPLES

The most rewarding part of my job is helping young couples get a good start on their life by finding them a home that will support their dreams for years to come.  For most couples, buying a home together will be the largest single investment they will ever make.  It’s an important decision just as [...]

Understanding Your Mortgage Options

How to Choose a Mortgage That’s Right for You
CMHC’s Homebuying Step by Step guide has the answers you need to your mortgage financing questions.

Congratulations! You’ve decided to begin your search for a new home, or perhaps you’ve already found the home of your dreams and are ready to make an offer. It’s [...]