Wondering if you should buy or rent? Surf the following sites for mortgage advice

http://www.canadamortgage.com Look under the Finance Your Purchase pull-down menu to find a calculator that lets you decide about renewing, blending or extending your mortgage. The site also provides access to information on mortgage insurers, foreclosures, home inspections and appraisals.

http://www.canada.etrade.com Offers you two choices: "mortgage analyzer" or "maximum mortgage." The former lets you create an amortization schedule; the latter uses your current income and taxes to determine the maximum mortgage for which you qualify.

http://www.financialstrategies.com Charts--pie and bar--abound on this thorough site that explains details such as land transfer taxes and other closing costs. Take a quick look at your monthly payment breakdowns, too.

http://www.parkwaymortgage.com/calculators.htm Some of the graphics--in vivid neon--are a bit too much for the eyes but, if you like nifty comparison charts, the site is a must-see. Use the active calculator, then print an amortization chart to look at what will happen to your property value over the next few years.