September 21, 2017
New B-21 Mortgage Rules Are Coming. Here’s What to Expect
Buckle in, borrowers: turbulent policy changes are on the way, and they’ll make it even tougher to qualify for a… Read More »
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September 13, 2017
8 Tips: How to Profit from a House Flip
Thinking of making a quick buck on the hot real estate market? The practice of “flipping” a home – purchasing… Read More »
September 11, 2017
Should You Pay More for a Condo on a Higher Floor?
A cursory glance at Toronto’s skyline is enough to tell you that the city’s condo boom shows no signs of… Read More »
September 06, 2017
What Home Buyers Should Know About Corner Lots
Whenever my wife and I have been in the market for a new home I’ve had a few personal deal… Read More »
August 17, 2017
What the Heck is a HELOC? 5 Tips for Borrowers
Let’s say you’ve owned your home for several years, dutifully paying your mortgage each month, and building up equity in… Read More »
July 11, 2017
Flooding Insurance in Canada: Everything You Need to Know
Water damage and flood insurance is a somewhat misunderstood part of home insurance, and unfortunately, wrong decisions here can be… Read More »
June 14, 2017
How to Protect Your Home’s Equity When Real Estate Prices Drop
Besides the resulting slight increase in property taxes, let’s be honest – homeowners love learning that the house down the… Read More »
May 11, 2017
Nothing for Sale in Your Desired Neighbourhood? Try Real Estate Postcards
If you own a home in a desirable area, or one that’s been deemed up-and-coming, odds are you’ve found letters… Read More »
April 25, 2017
4 Ways Successful Home Buyers Stand Out in a Sellers’ Market
Bidding wars have become a fact of life in today’s heated housing market. When a house goes up for sale… Read More »
March 29, 2017
Home Insurance Claims – Four Traps and How to Deal with Them
The main objective of home insurance is to deal with an insurance claim should your property face an unexpected accident;… Read More »