Homeownership

The McCallister’s were fortunate to have a precocious 8-year-old protect their home from the sinister duo Harry and Marv. If you leave for Paris with all your family members, you don’t need Christmas insurance, your home … Read More

This piece was originally published on November 16, 2021, and was updated on April 12, 2024.  Owning a home is a major life goal for most Canadians. …

There’s a good chance at this time of year that you could end up with some extra cash in your pocket. It might be a bonus from work, money from a seasonal job, or a gift … Read More

Home energy costs make up a big portion of an average household’s budget. It’s so significant, in fact, that heating cost even makes up an important part of the calculation lenders use to decide whether you … Read More

Purchasing a new home is one of the biggest investments you will make in your lifetime, so it’s important that you are fully aware of what you are putting your life savings into. Hiring a home … Read More

A house in Canada is expensive enough as is. The national average for a home is $496,000 according to the most recent data by the Canadian Real Estate Association. But it’s not only the property itself … Read More