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Eight Easy Outdoor Home Improvements

Posted on Feb 26, 2025

Canada has two seasons: winter, and reno season. Whether it’s the front yard or the backyard, or somewhere in between, there are plenty of easy and affordable projects that you can tackle that will boost your home’s curb appeal and help it stand out in the busy spring market. Here are 8 easy outdoor home improvements to help create a more welcoming...

How Much Tax Do I Pay When Selling My Home in Canada?

Posted on Feb 20, 2025

In today’s economy, real estate is one of the best ways to generate wealth and fund your retirement. But while asset appreciation has been enormous – according to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), the average annual rate of return has been around 7 to 10 percent for residential properties and 8 to 12 percent for commercial properties ove...

How Do You Buy a House Before Selling One?

Posted on Feb 10, 2025

Can you buy a home before selling yours in a timely manner, or do you risk paying for two mortgages at once? There are definitely risks as well as pros and cons involved with buying a house before selling, so let’s examine those, as well as the pros and cons of the reverse situation, so you have all the information you need before deciding what to...

The Difference Between Condos and Apartments

Posted on Feb 03, 2025

Understanding the difference between a condominium vs apartment is important for buyers and renters. Type “condo meaning in Canada” into your favourite search engine, and you’ll find that the main difference between the two is that you can buy a condo, whereas an apartment is strictly available for rent. However, there is more to it than that. If y...

10 Tips for Getting the Best Mortgage Rate in Canada

Posted on Jan 23, 2025

Ready to buy a home? Mortgage rates are likely one of your top concerns. Type “best mortgage rates Canada” into your favourite search engine, and you’ll be directed to pages of mortgage lenders or brokers. However, finding the lowest mortgage rates in Canada is just one part of the equation. You won’t get access to them if you don’t qualify. Start...

5 Reasons Your House Isn’t Selling

Posted on Jan 14, 2025

The Reasons Houses Don’t Sell

“Why is my house not selling?” and “I’m desperate to sell my house!” are two of the most common refrains real estate agents hear from real estate owners whose property has been sitting on the market for a prolonged period of time. Read on to better understand why listings go stale and when to worry about a house not sel...

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