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Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting all sectors of Canada’s economy, including housing. Job losses, business closures and a drop in immigration are adversely impacting Canada’s housing markets, and CMHC foresees a 9% to 18% decrease in house prices over the next 12 months.
The First-Time Home Buyers Incentive
We have started seeing a lot more clients taking advantage of the First-Time home Buyer’s incentive. This allows clients to put an extra 5% down on their home by way of a shared equity mortgage from the Government.
When to Update your Will
Last Will and Testaments are not a static document. As your life and family dynamics change it is important to take the time to reflect and review your Will and estate planning documents to ensure that they represent your wishes.
Cohabitation Agreements
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room… a Cohabitation Agreement. A lot of people tend to think that the notion of discussing an agreement prior to cohabitating or marriage is essentially setting up your relationship to fail.
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Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting all sectors of Canada’s economy, including housing. Job losses, business closures and a drop in immigration are adversely impacting Canada’s housing markets, and CMHC foresees a 9% to 18% decrease in house prices over the next 12 months.
The First-Time Home Buyers Incentive
We have started seeing a lot more clients taking advantage of the First-Time home Buyer’s incentive. This allows clients to put an extra 5% down on their home by way of a shared equity mortgage from the Government.
When to Update your Will
Last Will and Testaments are not a static document. As your life and family dynamics change it is important to take the time to reflect and review your Will and estate planning documents to ensure that they represent your wishes.
Cohabitation Agreements
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room… a Cohabitation Agreement. A lot of people tend to think that the notion of discussing an agreement prior to cohabitating or marriage is essentially setting up your relationship to fail.