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Three Months Later: How Have Tariffs Affected the Canadian Housing Market
Keeping track of tariffs in 2025 can feel like playing “follow the bouncing ball.” Are they on or are they off again? With potential...
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Jun 274 min read


Financial Programs Available to Help First-Time Home Buyers
If you’re like most Canadians, buying a home is probably the biggest investment you’ll ever make. But for first-time home buyers, just...
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Jun 274 min read


The Unmarried Couple’s Guide to Buying a House Together
Waiting until you’re married to buy a home together isn’t necessarily standard practice for couples anymore. These days, almost a quarter...
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Jun 275 min read


The Best Summer Projects to Elevate Your Home’s Curb Appeal
As we head into the heart of summer, now is the perfect time to give your home a fresh face—starting with its curb appeal. Whether you’re...
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Jun 272 min read


How a REALTOR® Prices Your Home
You’ve loved your home but are ready to move on. How much should you list it for? Although a casual observer might believe a listing...
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May 293 min read


How to Sell Your Home: A Step-By-Step Guide
If you’re thinking about selling your home, you may be wondering where to begin. We’ve laid out all the steps you must take, from finding...
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May 298 min read


Financial Programs Available to Help First-Time Home Buyers
If you’re like most Canadians, buying a home is probably the biggest investment you’ll ever make. But for first-time home buyers, just...
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May 294 min read


How Our Interiors Affect Our Moods and Well-Being
We often strive to decorate, organize, and make our space our own, but we don’t usually consider the impact design elements, layout, or...
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May 125 min read


Are you Financially Ready to Buy a Home?
You’ve scrolled through hundreds of home listings and feel ready to buy a home. But wait! Have you done your homework to figure out what...
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May 129 min read


Should I Buy or Rent a Home? Looking at the Options
For many Canadians, renting is a stepping stone to homeownership but not everyone who rents is looking to take that step. Some people are...
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May 124 min read


Weird smells? Here’s how to get rid of lingering odours in your home
Unwanted smells turn many buyers off during a home showing, but for some, the dream of owning the right property outweighs the temporary...
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May 13 min read


Spring Cleaning 101: Freshen up, Reduce Allergies
During the winter thaw, indoor upkeep is as important as prepping your garden for spring. Freshen rooms, remove allergens, and brighten...
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May 11 min read


Prepare your home for the spring thaw
The air is warmer, the days are getting longer, and after an exceptionally snowy winter, the grass is finally starting to reveal itself....
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May 13 min read


Federal government announces landmark adjustments to mortgage rules for first-time buyers in Canada
30-year mortgage amortization period extended for all first-time homebuyers and all new construction purchasers, plus a $500,000 increase...
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May 13 min read


Fixed or variable rate? Here’s how to prepare for your mortgage renewal
More than half of Canadian mortgages will renew before the end of 2026, and with the Bank of Canada lowering its key interest rate from...
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May 13 min read


1 in 10 homeowners with a mortgage renewing this year are exploring downsizing, relocating and rental income options
More than a million Canadian mortgages will come up for renewal this year. Though interest rates have been on the decline for the last...
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May 13 min read


Tariff anxieties prompt sharp decline in home sales at start of spring market: CREA
Canada’s housing market continued to slow in March 2025, with home sales falling for the fourth month in a row, according to the latest...
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May 13 min read


Bank of Canada holds key lending rate as uncertainty surrounds global economy
On April 16th, the Bank of Canada announced that it would hold the target for the overnight lending rate at its current level of 2.75%....
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May 13 min read


Your guide to selecting and installing tile for your home
Tiles are the unsung heroes of home design, combining durability with style to transform any room. Whether you’re dreaming of a stunning...
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Feb 133 min read


Bank of Canada makes sixth consecutive cut, lowering key lending rate to 3.0%
On January 29th, its first scheduled announcement of 2025, the Bank of Canada announced that it had lowered the target for the overnight...
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Feb 133 min read
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