Doubling the Rebate on Land-Transfer Tax

Ontario is doubling the rebate on the land-transfer tax for first-time homebuyers to $4,000, but is increasing the same tax on homes that sell for over $2 million. The government says half of first-time buyers won’t pay any land-transfer tax to the province, while the half-percentage point increase on homes over $2 million will affect less than one per cent of the population. Read The Canadian Press article.

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Canada’s National Housing Strategy

Thousands of Canadians shared their views, insights and concerns about Canada’s housing during public consultations from June to October 2016. The consensus is clear. Canadians want a National Housing Strategy that will support healthier families and build stronger communities and better housing for all. Find out more about what it means for you. https://goo.gl/X96dlw

Why Trudeau’s Tighter Mortgage Rules Are Likely Canada’s Last

In a recent Bloomberg article, Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge said Canadians should worry more about the supply of homes than the demand. “It’s not very complicated: there’s a supply curve, there’s a demand curve. If you restrict that supply curve then don’t be surprised by high prices,” said Dodge. Read more at: https://goo.gl/tHP4yN

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Tracy on a Tight Rope?

It’s a bird, it’s a plane. Nope. It’s a bridge that Tracy and Sid crossed in Squamish, British Columbia during a recent family visit. In 31 days there were only 2 days of sunshine – and guess who managed to catch one of them! Tracy and Sid took the sea to sky gondola and hiked along mountain trails, describing their adventure in one word. Breathtaking.