A recent survey found that 25% of Canadian homeowners have a renovation project planned in the coming year.1 If you’re among them, you know that embarking on home improvements can be both exciting and daunting. According to home services platform HomeStars, the national median renovation budget is around $12,000, so ...
Continue ReadingTop 4 Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Mortgage With home prices and rates still relatively high, securing a mortgage can feel daunting––even to the most experienced borrowers. But don’t let that deter you: If other homebuyers’ experiences are any indication, odds are you’ll eventually find a home loan ...
Continue ReadingWhether you’re putting your home on the market in a few weeks or a few years, strategic upgrades can make all the difference. But you don’t have to embark on a major remodel to make a significant improvement. Even minor updates can have a big impact on your home’s ...
Continue ReadingMid-Year Market Update for 2024: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know 01 Jun 2024 by Sandra Govender Once again, the number one story in real estate this summer is mortgage rates. But unlike last year, when a surprise series of rate hikes from the Bank of Canada sent skittish buyers back to ...
Continue ReadingMay is “Moving Month,” as designated by the Better Business Bureau and Canadian Association of Movers.1 It also happens to kick off the peak moving season, which generally runs from May through September.2 According to a survey by Statistics Canada, respondents listed their top motivations for moving as “bigger ...
Continue ReadingFrom extreme cold to wildfires and floods, the past few years have brought a historic number of devastating climate and weather events to Canada. In 2023 alone, unusually harsh weather and a string of natural disasters caused more than $3.1 billion in insured damages, according to the Insurance Bureau of ...
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