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When it comes to saving up for a down payment on your first home, it’s best to do so in a dedicated account. Because saving up for a down payment might take a few years, it’s even better to put your money in a tax-sheltered account like an RRSP or a TFSA.But which account is best for you depends on your circumstances and goals. Below is a short guideline to determine whether you should use your TFSA or RRSP (or both!) to save for a down payment. Saving for a down payment in your RRSP Most [...]

One of the questions asked a lot by buyers looking at investment condos for sale in Toronto – typically pre-construction condos – is whether or not they should pay more to buy a unit on a higher floor since many end customers really enjoy great views from higher floors.That’s why our friends at Condos.ca – the GTA’s most comprehensive condominium guide - have shared their study.It’s a question that’s not only critical to real estate investors but end-user buyers as well, since return[...]

Cost Overview by Neighbourhood First time buyers and transit-leaning Torontonians mulling over the idea of swapping out their rental payments for a monthly mortgage on a condo may be wondering - what can I afford to buy and what is a typical cost per square foot by neighourhood in Toronto?In order to shed some light on high rise prices in Canada’s largest metropolis, TheRedPin.com, a Toronto-based full service real estate brokerage, shared with InsurEye some insights and broke down prices f[...]

You finally managed to save enough for a down payment when you’re suddenly surprised by the unexpected costs of buying your dream home. With moving expenses, lawyers’ fees, home inspections, title insurance, renovations and repairs, many experts suggest you put aside up to 5% of the price of your home to pay the bills.Don’t panic if you don’t have the cash on hand because lenders are prepared to help you – for a price, of course.What is a Cash Back Mortgage?Many Canadian banks and o[...]

When it comes to buying a home, your down payment is an integral part of the equation. How much down payment for a house you pay, determines your mortgage payments, how much mortgage insurance you pay (if any), and the amount of equity you have in your home. The larger your down payment, the better. But saving for it isn’t always easy. How Much Down Payment for a House You Need: The 20% ideal When it comes to buying a home in Canada, 20% is the ideal down payment in order to avoid paying mortg[...]

Life Insurance for HIV Persons in the Past Historically, HIV patients had a lot of difficulties in getting life insurance. In fact, the only type of insurance that was available for them was guaranteed issue life insurance, which costs the most and covers the least. The maximum amount people with HIV could get in those cases was $25,000. That type of life insurance for HIV persons typically came with a two-year waiting period, meaning if you passed away within the first two years, the insurance[...]

Here you can download this infographic as a PDF.DOWNLOADThe variety of insurance companies in Canada is not what it appears to be in the Canadian market. From a consumer perspective there are almost a hundred different insurance companies, but the reality is a bit different:Many companies are owned by other larger insurers and while they operate under their own brand, they are not truly independent. Being owned by a larger company often means f[...]

Table of Contents (click on a section to jump)General Info about the Zika Virus Zika and Insurance Risks Zika Virus and the Ability to Get Life Insurance What Life Insurance plans and rates do Insurers Offer for Zika Cases?Canadian Protection Plan (CPP): Insurance plan and its costs Assumption Life Plan: Insurance plan and its costs Humania Plan: Insurance plan and its costs Industrial Alliance (IA) Plan: Insurance plan and its costsLife Insurance and the Zi[...]

Understanding what aspects increase or decrease life insurance rates is very important because it means you will be able to get better coverage to make sure your family and loved ones have enough financial protection if anything happens to you. The infographic below offers an overview of the top things that can hijack your rates.How does each item impact your rates? Read on to find out more.[...]

Though condo insurance is not a very complicated insurance product, there is often more confusion around condo insurance coverage limits since there are several policies involved into condo protection, including:Commercial Condo Insurance – an insurance policy owned by a condo corporation that typically covers the structure of the building and common areas. Personal condo insurance – an insurance policy that typically covers the condo contents, upgrades, premises/personal liability [...]