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A type of mutual fund primarily invests in securities offered by public real estate companies.

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Homeowners and tax

On this page you’ll find Home buyers’ amount Home Accessibility Tax Credit (HATC) Principal Residence Exemption Home buyers’ amount You or your spouse can claim the $5,000 Home buyers’ amount….

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4 key choices 1. Amortization period This is the total length of time you’ll take to pay off your mortgage in full. Most people choose between 15 and 25 years. If…

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