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Stories Tagged - Government of Canada
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Oct. 01, 2024 | CREB
Government raises insured mortgage caps and extends amortization period to 30 years
In September, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced changes to mortgage rules to increase homeownership opportunities for first-time buyers.
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Aug. 18, 2020 | Cody Stuart
Historic heartbeat: the Beltline offers glimpses of Calgary's past, as well as its future
Located smack-dab in the middle of the city and packed with amenities, the Beltline could be considered both the literal and figurative heart of Calgary.
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Oct. 02, 2019 | Tyler Difley
The new First-Time Home Buyer Incentive by the numbers
The federal government's First-Time Home Buyer Incentive (FTHBI) came into effect on Sept. 2, but many prospective homebuyers still have questions about how the new program could help them enter the market. The most important details of the program are as follows:
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June 26, 2019 | Mario Toneguzzi
Federal government shares new details about First-Time Buyer Incentive
The federal government is hailing its First-Time Buyer Incentive program as a golden opportunity for thousands of potential homebuyers across the country who are hoping to purchase their first property.
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March 10, 2015 | CREBNow
Feds support CHBA Get It In Writing! campaign
The Government of Canada is giving financial support to the Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA) for their Get It In Writing! campaign.
The campaign raises awareness about the safety and financial risks the public face if they participate in the underground economy by purchasing construction or home renovation services under the table. It provides consumers and home renovation contractors with tools and information to discourage and reduce participation in the underground economy.
The campaign raises awareness about the safety and financial risks the public face if they participate in the underground economy by purchasing construction or home renovation services under the table. It provides consumers and home renovation contractors with tools and information to discourage and reduce participation in the underground economy.