#My mortgage payments rose almost ,000 in a year

#My mortgage payments rose almost $2,000 in a year

“Hard-working, middle-class people should be able to buy homes in their own country without cutting back their lifestyles to the bone,” says Ontario homeowner Mezba Mahtab (Photos by Yasin Osman) In 1997, when I was 17, my family emigrated from the United Arab Emirates to Canada. We lived for a while in Montreal and Ottawa,…

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#Are garden suites part of the housing crisis solution?

#Are garden suites part of the housing crisis solution?

“Are garden suites part of the housing crisis solution?” After Toronto joined the list of Canadian cities allowing for the secondary structures, many are left wondering how—and if—the suites can help address housing affordability Garden suites—freestanding backyard homes that tie into the main residence’s services and utilities—were given the green light earlier this month after…

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