1. Getting prepared You’re ready to be a homeowner. You’ve researched homeowner expenses and know the horror stories of furnaces kicking it in the dead of winter and air conditioners … [read more]
Many people welcome relief from the hottest days of summer and look forward to the change in season. However, fall and spring are the seasons requiring the most home maintenance … [read more]
You’re exhausted. It seems like house hunting will never end and each home you view isn’t how you envisioned it. There aren’t enough bedrooms, or the home just isn’t your … [read more]
As the warm breezes of summer give way to chillier temperatures, consider rearranging the items in your garage to ensure you’re ready for colder weather. Here are six steps to … [read more]
It can be an exciting time when you are considering moving to a new home, but as with any large purchasing decision, it is important to do your homework. You … [read more]
Attending open houses can be a lot of fun. After all, how often do you get a chance to tour other people’s houses without restriction? However, when you’re serious about … [read more]
It was quite the second quarter for Canada’s commercial real estate market, with a record $16.5 billion worth of investment, sitting a whopping 105% above the five-year quarterly average. Toronto … [read more]
Bigger isn’t always better in real estate. While some buyers may really value the square footage of a home, there are a number of buyers who may either be looking … [read more]
It’s really fun to think about the financial goals, like buying a house or getting your dream car. It’s exciting! The last thing you want is to worry about anything … [read more]
A major Canadian housing price index flattened out in August, with one economist writing that the market is weaker than some industry watchers might believe. The Teranet-National Bank Composite Price … [read more]
The dream of a more modern and futuristic home has probably been around since before recorded history. After all, caves had dirt floors that evolved into wooden floors, which required … [read more]
I’ve done my fair share of staging over the years, from small one bedroom apartments to luxury high-end properties, from completely empty spaces to those that just look tired and … [read more]
To find out, we asked Bryan Yu, deputy chief economist at Central 1 Credit Union. Here’s his forecast. The lead-up Housing market conditions have shifted since the end of 2017, … [read more]
If you’ve got an investment property that you’d like to start renting out, there are a number of things you need to do to make sure it’s ready. Some of … [read more]
Stick one arm out in front of you and push down on your bicep with your other hand. Not much should happen. Now move your hand from your bicep down … [read more]
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