Dan Yurman

Dan Yurman is a Toronto-based copywriter, a homeowner and a landlord. He believes that property is by far the best investment anyone can make, and recommends that everyone make friends with a good handyman.

Housing supply and its role in the affordability crisis

Is lack of supply still the biggest obstacle to housing affordability? This panel thinks so.

June 11, 2022 2 Comments

The topic of housing supply isn’t front and centre of the affordability discussion like it was just a few months ago.

Reaction to CMHC’s Clampdown on Mortgage Fraud

August 13, 2018 9 Comments

Last month the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) formally asked the Canada Revenue Agency to take a more active role in verifying income claimed

Should You Be Paying Your Mortgage Down Aggressively?

May 10, 2018 1 Comment

Last year a third of mortgage holders in Canada chose to pay their mortgages aggressively, which is to say they paid more than the amount

Benefits of Cash-Out Mortgage Refinancing

April 9, 2018 No Comments

Most people experience a point in their lives when they need access to a large amount of cash, whether it be for a major purchase,

Emptying the Nest: How Parents are Helping their Kids Buy Homes

March 13, 2018 2 Comments

For parents who have the means to help their kids buy a home in today’s pricey environment, gifting money towards a down payment is one

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