Every January we are offered a new beginning and with this come goals and/or resolutions.  Over the years I have noticed that most of these goals/resolutions seem to be an offshoot of one of the following items: 1) Weight Loss/Self-image,  2) Money/Finances and 3) Relationships.

I do not feel qualified to offer weight loss tips and know better than to offer you all relationship advice, but as a Real Estate Advisor there are a few tips that I can offer in terms of saving money.  The following are nineteen of the top grants and rebates that are available for property buyers and owners.  Not all of these will apply to you but it is worth your time to take a quick look to see if there are any that you are unaware of that may save you money in 2014.

1.)     Home Buyers’ Plan: Qualifying home buyers can withdraw up to $25,000 (couples can withdraw up to $50,000) from their RRSPs for a down payment.   Home buyers who have repaid...