Tools

Free calculators to plan your next move — buying, financing, renting, or investing in Canada.

Mortgage Payment Calculator

Estimate monthly payments by rate, term & down payment.

Financing

Land Transfer Tax Calculator

Provincial + municipal land transfer tax owed at closing.

Buying

Affordability Calculator

See the home price your income comfortably supports.

Buying

CMHC Insurance Calculator

Premium on a high-ratio (under 20% down) mortgage.

Financing

Closing Costs Estimator

Budget the one-time costs to finalize your purchase.

Buying

Mortgage Stress Test

Check if you qualify at the federal qualifying rate.

Financing

Cap Rate Calculator

NOI ÷ price. Compare rental properties at a glance.

Investing

Rent Affordability Calculator

See the monthly rent your income comfortably supports.

Renting

Net Sale Proceeds

How much cash you actually walk away with after selling.

Selling

Bi-Weekly vs Monthly Payments

Compare frequencies and see how much interest each saves.

Financing

Rent vs Buy Calculator

See whether renting or buying wins over your time horizon.

Buying

Lump-Sum Prepayment

Interest and years saved from a one-time mortgage prepayment.

Financing

Home Equity Calculator

Your equity, plus HELOC and refinance borrowing room.

Owning

Annual Cost of Ownership

True monthly cost: mortgage + tax + insurance + upkeep.

Owning

Realtor Commission

What you pay your agents at closing, including HST/GST.

Selling

Minimum Down Payment

Required down payment under the new 5/10/20% federal rules.

Buying

Down Payment Savings Timeline

How long it takes to save your target down payment.

Buying

Refinance Break-Even

Months for refinance savings to repay penalty and costs.

Financing

Mortgage Penalty Estimator

IRD or 3-month interest — what breaking your mortgage costs.

Financing

Mortgage Renewal Comparison

Stay with your lender vs switch — net term savings.

Financing

HELOC Payment Calculator

Interest-only vs amortizing payments on your HELOC.

Financing

Bridge Financing Calculator

Cost of a short-term bridge loan between closings.

Financing

Capital Gains Tax Calculator

Tax owed when selling a non-principal residence.

Selling

Rental Property Cash Flow

Full P&L for a rental — does it pay you each month?

Investing

Cash-on-Cash Return

Annual cash flow ÷ cash invested. Compare leveraged deals.

Investing

Gross Rent Multiplier

Price ÷ annual rent. Quick screen for rental viability.

Investing

BRRRR Deal Analyzer

Refi proceeds, cash recovered, cash left in a flip-to-hold.

Investing

1% / 2% Rule Quick Check

Does monthly rent equal 1% (or 2%) of the purchase price?

Investing

Pre-Construction Assignment

Profit on assigning a pre-con condo before close.

Investing

Roommate Rent Split

Split rent equally, by room size, or by income.

Renting

Rent Increase by Province

Maximum legal annual rent increase in your province.

Renting

Property Tax Estimator

Annual property tax for major Canadian cities.

Owning

Vacant Home Tax

Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa, federal UHT, BC speculation.

Owning

Renovation ROI Calculator

Resale value added by typical Canadian renovations.

Owning

FHSA Contribution Planner

Project your First Home Savings Account balance + refunds.

Buying

Non-Resident Speculation Tax

NRST for non-Canadians buying in ON or BC.

Buying

GST/HST New Housing Rebate

Federal + Ontario rebates on tax for new-build homes.

Buying

Price-per-Sqft Comparator

Compare 5 listings side-by-side on $/sqft.

Buying

City vs City Affordability

Compare two cities on price-to-income ratio.

Buying

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