Wealth Management
HOW TO FINANCE A VACATION PROPERTY ABROAD
Buying a vacation home in a warm country is a lifelong dream and goal for many Canadians. Whether you’re looking for an escape from the cold winters or a more permanent place to retire, moving down south is an exciting option to consider. Related: Thinking about...
PRIVATE INVESTORS: FIRST EVER TOURISM BONDS INTRODUCED FOR COSTA RICA
Individuals with some money to invest in vacation properties, who in the past may have explored buying a beach front home somewhere, might want to consider tourism bonds in Costa Rica. These are investment vehicles that pump money into existing tourism projects and...
TRREB: PENT-UP PROPERTY DEMAND LOOKS TO HAVE BEEN SATISFIED BUT CONDO SALES STILL SEE GAINS
The Toronto real estate market levelled off in June, particularly compared to red-hot March, but the condo market continues to see gains. That's according to TRREB (Toronto Regional Real Estate Board) Market Watch. Related: Hawaii tops list of global property...
THINKING ABOUT BUYING REAL ESTATE OUTSIDE CANADA? THE STARS MIGHT BE ALIGNED FOR THE SUNSHINE STATE
Canadians, at least the Liberal-leaning ones, don't seem to have an issue with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the conservative politics of the Sunshine State, at least when it comes to buying real estate there. Canadians love to buy property in the U.S., and...
TAKING THE MEXICO REAL ESTATE PLUNGE? READ THIS FIRST
So you're ready to take the plunge. You've watched enough HGTV. We're all slowly poking our heads back out after a worldwide pandemic that shut down the global tourism industry. Mexico has always been a popular destination for Canadians. Maybe buying real estate in...
INFLATION IS RISING: WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR MORTGAGE RATES?
If you’ve been reading news headlines recently, you’ll notice that inflation is a buzzword that has been used a lot. American inflation is now running higher than mortgage rates. Optimism about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is leading to increased economic activity and...
