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Real Estate vs Stock Market: Which Built More Canadian Millionaires?

Real Estate vs Stock Market: What 30 Years of Canadian Data Shows By Deanna Mendes, elevated & co. realty The short answer: Stocks have historically offered strong long-term returns and liquidity, while real estate has built wealth through leverage, stability, and forced savings. The better choice d

How to Use Your Home Equity Without Selling (5 Options)

How to Use Your Home Equity Without Selling Your House By Deanna Mendes, elevated & co. realty The short answer: You can access home equity without selling through options like a HELOC, refinancing, a second mortgage, a reverse mortgage, or borrowing to invest. Each option gives you liquidity — but

How Bank of Canada Rate Changes Are Affecting Real Estate

How Bank of Canada Rate Changes Are Affecting Real Estate By Deanna Mendes, elevated & co. realty The short answer: Bank of Canada rate decisions don’t directly set mortgage rates — but they drive them. Changes ripple through affordability, buyer demand, and ultimately home prices over a 6–12 month