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Understanding real estate investments

…Real estate investment trusts Real estate limited partnerships Mortgage investment entity Syndicated mortgage investments Real property Real estate investment trusts A real estate investment trust (REIT) invests in income-producing real…

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Role of the executor

…estate. Naming an executor is important for estate planning. You’ll want to choose someone who is willing and able to carry out the tasks required to settle your estate. On…

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What is life insurance and how much do you need?

…estate costs, you can simply name your estate as the beneficiary. Your estate will pay probate fees on the insurance proceeds, but it gives your estate cash that can be used…

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What your will should cover and why

…an executor is called an estate trustee. The executor’s job is central to the estate administration process. This can include arranging the funeral, paying bills, and distributing estate assets. You…

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Reducing your estate costs

…estate costs. To do this, name your estate as the beneficiary. Your estate will pay probate fees on the insurance proceeds, but it gives your estate the cash to pay…

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Types of investments

…Real estate prices can fluctuate along with the economy and interest rates, as well as location and the housing market. Learn more about investing in real estate. Real estate is…

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Investing in Mortgage Investment Entities

…different kinds of real estate securities in the exempt market. Since the financial crisis in 2008, the federal government introduced stricter rules on banks’ mortgage lending policies requiring higher down…

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Buying your first home

…estate market conditions. You can work with a real estate agent to help focus your search and get advice on how to make a successful offer. You may not have…

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Estate planning if you own a business

If you are a business owner, your estate plan should cover both your personal and business assets. Estate planning for business owners is more complicated because it needs to address…

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Your home as an investment

…tolerance, and time horizon. In Canada, the cost of real estate has risen significantly in recent years but has also fallen in some years. Depending on where you live, it…

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