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26th Nov, 2018

An investor’s guide to the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC)

The best way to protect your money is to be a well-informed investor. Whether you already have a financial adviser or you invest on your own, it is highly advisable to study and research more about an... Read More

09th Oct, 2018

The Diversification into Private Equity Investments

Have you ever come across an individual product that you wished you could own a share of that company but only to find out it was held privately? Perhaps it has already been a part of your investment ... Read More

24th Sep, 2018

The Importance of Alternative Investments to Canadians

What Are Alternative Investments? Offering different values and rate of returns, alternative investments are complex non-traditional investment assets that do not fall under stocks, bonds, and cash. ... Read More

24th Sep, 2018

A Comprehensive Guide on How To Get A Mortgage In Canada

A mortgage is a legal agreement between a mortgage lender and mortgage borrower, where the former lends money to the latter at flexible terms. It has a cost determined using current industry rates. Ac... Read More

24th Sep, 2018

Mortgage Broker Vs. Bank: What Canadians Need To Know

Mortgage Broker Vs. Bank Mortgage brokers are real estate experts acting as middlemen for borrowers and investors. They arrange convenient house financing options for mortgage loan borrowers and supe... Read More

24th Sep, 2018

Everything You Need to Know About Investing in Mortgages

What is a Mortgage? A mortgage is a legal agreement between a lender who offers financial help with interest and a borrower who makes regular monthly fees. A real asset is used as collateral to secur... Read More

24th Sep, 2018

Is It Worth Investing in an MIC?

What is a MIC? A mortgage investment corporation (MIC) is an organization handling mortgage applications and investments in Canada. It offers secured shares of diversified and qualified mortgage plan... Read More

24th Sep, 2018

What is a MIC? And Why Should I Invest In One?

For the past few decades in Canada, the real estate business has been booming exponentially. As a matter of fact, according to a report released by Statistics Canada, at least a fifth of Canada's GDP ... Read More

25th Sep, 2018

Victoria Housing Market Review

Victoria is the capital of British Columbia and is a community of choice for many individuals. One of the many reasons is the economic opportunities the city provides. Consequently, its housing market... Read More

25th Sep, 2018

Vancouver Housing Market Review

Vancouver, the largest city in British Columbia, is one of the best places to live in Canada and, arguably, in the world. Unsurprisingly, the city of Vancouver has had exceptional growth over the year... Read More

25th Sep, 2018

Toronto Housing Market Review

Toronto, Canada’s financial capital, is considered to be an international center for business and finance, and its robust economy has positively driven the booming housing market. However, this city... Read More

25th Sep, 2018

Ottawa Housing Market Review

In Ottawa, the capital of Canada, the 2016 municipal census recorded that 254,470 residents have their own homes. More than 128,000 residents are renting, and almost 58,000 are opting to live in condo... Read More

25th Sep, 2018

Niagara Housing Market Review

The city of Niagara Falls, situated in the regional municipality of Niagara, southeastern Ontario in Canada, is currently experiencing a decline in housing sales performance due to higher sales prices... Read More

25th Sep, 2018

Kitchener / Waterloo / Cambridge Housing Market Review

Kitchener, and Waterloo and Cambridge (KWC), Southern Ontario’s Tri-City, is dubbed as “Canada’s Silicon Valley” for being the home of various information technology companies. But now, the th... Read More

25th Sep, 2018

Calgary Housing Market Review

Calgary, the third largest municipality in Canada, continues to be a competitive alternate to Toronto and Vancouver among real estate buyers and investors. Buyers are witnessing economic development i... Read More

24th Sep, 2018

Edmonton Housing Market: The 2018 Investor Research Report

Edmonton, the capital of Alberta, is experiencing improvements in its overall economic condition, which is expected to impact the city’s housing market in 2018. According to the municipal cen... Read More

24th Sep, 2018

Hamilton Housing Market Review

The housing market in the City of Hamilton, also known as the “Steel Capital of Canada,” is approaching vulnerable levels in 2018. This is fueled by price increases, overvaluation of properties, a... Read More

RRSP Investments and the benefits of compounding rates of return (DRIP)

January 7, 2019 by admin

Each investment opportunity carries its own set of risks, and one major factor among these is market volatility. Market cycles range greatly depending on the type of investment, and the variation of volatility swings depending on the market and investment. Both macr...

The Mortgage Investment Corporation (MIC): A Canadian investor guide

December 17, 2018 by admin

Do you want to invest in the real estate market while achieving consistent and stable yields? A Mortgage Investment Corporation (MIC) is one passive investment vehicle many savvy investors add to their portfolio for an investment into the Canadian housing market without...