Home Insurance

The rate of property theft in Canada remains high. According to the latest data available from Statistics Canada in its ‘Police-reported crime for selected offences report,’ more than 1.3 million Canadians were the victim of property … Read More

Sure, I’ll clean a flood. But no one wants to clean a sewer backup in their home. Exposure to sewage poses severe health consequences, and hiring professionals is expensive, from clean-up to renovations.  A sewer backup … Read More

This article is sponsored by Duuo As a property manager, you want to create the best living space possible for your tenants. That includes a clean and well-maintained building, regular fire inspections, and meeting or exceeding … Read More

There are multiple factors that determine your average home insurance cost in Ontario. Consider your location, your home’s rebuild costs to home construction materials, proximity of hydrants, and alarm systems. You’ll pay more for home insurance … Read More

The hope shouldn’t be to return to the new normal, but rather to move forward to something better. Fewer cars on the road mean less congestion, less pollution, and maybe people seeking more active and healthier … Read More

If you’re looking for vacation property or cottage insurance, click here.  Do you sing carols during the holidays? We do! We love karaoke so much we wrote this home insurance checklist. Sing along and know how … Read More

This post is sponsored by Duuo Adding a small addendum to your lease agreements, mandating coverage for renters, is a shrewd move to benefit all parties. Whether you’re a new landlord or longtime one, it’s smart … Read More

For many, Thanksgiving signifies the end of cottage season because their cabins weren’t built to withstand the rigours of a harsh winter. ‘Tis the season for fall maintenance to prevent major problems from becoming a reality, … Read More

This post is sponsored by Onlia insurance Whether you started working from home, were furloughed, or laid-off, COVID-19 is making us rethink our budgets – the cost of insurance being a significant factor. If we’re driving … Read More

After a hurricane, house insurance will repair damage to your home from falling trees and debris.  However, water is a different beast. For instance, if your basement floods, you could be paying out of pocket for … Read More