Hedge Against Inflation With These 3 Real Estate Investment Types The annual inflation rate in Canada is currently around 5.1%—the highest it’s been in 30 years.1 It doesn’t matter if you’re a cashier, lawyer, plumber, or retiree; if you spend Canadian dollars, inflation impacts you. Economists expect the effects of inflation, like a higher cost of goods, to continue.2 Luckily, an investment in real estate can ease some of the financial strain. Here’s... [read more]

Toronto to enforce new Airbnb regulations after tribunal rules in favour of stricter bylaws A provincial tribunal has ruled in favour of Toronto's plan to put stricter regulations on the city's short-term rental market. The Local Planning and Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) made its decision Monday, nearly two years after the city first approved the bylaws. Under the rules, Toronto will require short-term rental operators to live at the home they list on sites such as... [read more]