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Being an MCAP homeowner comes with some added perks—like the chance to win amazing prizes in the MyHome Sweepstakes! From mortgage payments to property tax coverage for the year, we’re happy to make homeownership a little bit more fun and rewarding for our homeowners. We spoke to some recent winners to see how they felt after winning. Here’s what they won and what they had to say!

When it comes to buying and owning a home, there are many costs to consider. More than just the purchase price, there are many additional costs that will come up during the purchase and throughout owning your home. This guide will give you all the necessary info on how much it costs to buy and own a home in Canada.

Whether you’ve just purchased your first home, or you’ve been settled in for some time, home maintenance is something that should be a priority for every homeowner. Your home is one of your greatest investments, and with proper maintenance, you can preserve, or even increase, its value while making it a space you can enjoy for years to come. In this guide, we’ll go over what you need to know to create a home maintenance budget and how to save ahead for those expected and unexpected expenses.

Thinking about buying your first home? For many Canadians, becoming a homeowner right now is a challenging goal. In an effort to help make homeownership more attainable for all Canadians, especially younger Canadians in the Millennial and Gen Z demographics, the government is implementing some changes that could help first-time homebuyers purchase their first home.

If you’re a homeowner, building equity in your home is a little like long-term investing – you are building wealth in an asset that, in turn, will boost your net worth. As the value of your home increases and the balance of your mortgage decreases, you’re building equity that could potentially be used to support your other financial goals. Discover 4 ways you can actively build equity in your home.