Federal restrictions on non-resident home buying have reshaped parts of the Canadian real estate conversation since they first came into effect. Whether you're a non-resident curious…
A furnace that quits in January or a roof that starts leaking during spring melt rarely gives any warning. For Canadian homeowners, unexpected repairs are less…
If your down payment is less than 20% of a home's purchase price, chances are you'll encounter mortgage default insurance. It's a cost that catches many…
Most Canadians finish school without ever taking a course on how money actually works in the real world. For young adults starting their first job, signing…
Housing conditions in Canada rarely move in lockstep from coast to coast. What is happening in Calgary's resale market may look nothing like conditions in Halifax…
Life circumstances change, and sometimes that means your mortgage no longer fits — whether you're selling to relocate, refinancing to tap into equity, or trying to…
Once you've decided to sell, it's tempting to start planning bigger renovations in hopes of a higher sale price. In many cases, though, smaller and less…
Land transfer tax is one of the larger closing costs many homebuyers overlook until it shows up on their final statement of adjustments. The rules, rates,…
