mortgage

The Spring housing market is coming to a close, which means one of the best times to buy a home is right around the corner. Things settle down for the summer after the flurry of activity … 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

Sponsored by: Imagine you bought your dream home two or three years ago. But one day you happen to find a new place and decide to sell your current home. If you sell and you’re in … Read More

It’s hard to know exactly how many Canadians are self-employed because more and more of us are every time you check. At the end of 2017, 2.8 million Canadians were self-employed—nearly 15% of the labour force—according … Read More

When seeking advice on how to save up for a down payment, first-time homebuyers are often given one piece of advice: cut down on everyday luxuries. But how practical is this advice, really? Last year, the … Read More

It’s summertime! In southern Ontario where I live, that means lots of heat and humidity; so it’s time to turn on the air conditioner. Stepping inside to a cool, air-conditioned home is a wonderful feeling on … Read More

When it comes to Canadian real estate, it’s very much Vancouver and Toronto vs. the rest of the country; those two markets are far-and-away home to the priciest real estate in the country and locals have … Read More

We were recently very flattered to be invited to dinner by a young couple that we know. It was the first time that we visited their home and we were overwhelmed by how beautiful it is. … Read More

We’ve all had those days; struggling through work or school after a fitful night’s sleep. The impact of a night of poor sleep is significant – your concentration goes out the window and your temper can … Read More

The majority of Canadians — 52 per cent — support the new federal bank regulations requiring borrowers to qualify at a higher mortgage rate, reveals recently released data. According to the 2018 edition of Zoocasa’s Housing … Read More