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Homebuying in a Child’s Name, Funding for Affordable Housing

Dear David, I’m trying to do some estate planning. My son has recently graduated. I want to buy a second home and put it in his name in order to give him a strong start. Is this advisable? – THINKING AHEAD DEAR THINKING: If you’re buying the home in cash, you can do whatever you

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Land Transfer Tax, Downsizing, Moving With Kids

Dear David, What is land transfer tax? – New Buyer Dear New Buyer, Land transfer tax is a tax that a buyer pays when buying property in the province of Ontario and is due when your transaction closes. The tax rate will vary according to the value of the property, but you can expect to

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Young Children, De-Cluttering, Newly Listed Homes

Dear David, We’re moving in a few weeks and have 2 young children. Any advice? – Anxious Dad Dear Anxious, My oldest was a toddler the last time we moved. One thing that helped immensely was having someone to entertain her for a few hours at a time. Children tend to want to unpack things

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