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Topic: "First Home Savings Account (FHSA)"
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Infographic of the week
Mapped: Fastest Growing (and Shrinking) Cities in the U.S. and Canada
Despite Canada having a population just 12% the size of the United States, the country was home to a majority of the fastest-growing cities between the two neighbouring countries.
Toronto is the Fastest-Growing City in Canada and the U.S. →Infographic of the week
Ranked: Canada’s Housing Markets, by Price Growth in 2023
Between 2010 and 2022, real Canadian housing prices jumped 90%, making Canada one of the most expensive and unaffordable housing markets in the world.
The Visualcapitalist maps the average price of housing across Canada’s provinces and territories in 2023 (excluding Nunavut), based on data from the Canada Real Estate Association (CREA) →Infographic of the week
Global Real Estate Bubble Index 2024
This graphic shows real home price growth in real estate bubble markets over the last decade
Where do Canadian cities rank? →New Canadian Mortgage Rules
In an effort to ease the housing shortage, the federal government is implementing new mortgage regulations, this time with an emphasis on encouraging the building of secondary suites.
How will Canada’s new mortgage rules affect your plans to buy a home? →Saving
The First Home Savings Account launched April 1st!
Who should have one, who offers them and key rules →Saving
A first home savings account (FHSA) is a registered plan allowing you, as a prospective first-time home buyer, to save for your first home tax-free (up to certain limits). You will be able to open an FHSA starting April 1, 2023.
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