Browsing: Canadian Homeownership

Homeowner insurance is one of those things many buyers arrange quickly just before closing, without fully understanding what they are paying for. Taking time to understand…

Saving for a down payment tends to get most of the attention when planning a home purchase, but the costs that come due at closing can…

Homeowners across Canada are increasingly looking at energy-efficient upgrades as a way to lower utility bills and reduce their home's environmental footprint. A number of federal,…

Getting a home ready to list involves a lot of decisions about where to spend and where to hold back. Some upgrades genuinely help a property…

Every year, homeowners across Canada open their property assessment notice and wonder why the number looks nothing like what similar homes are selling for down the…

When a home is headed for the market, it's tempting to fix everything at once. But some upgrades tend to attract buyer attention and support a…

A furnace that quits in January or a basement that floods after a spring storm rarely gives any warning. For homeowners across Canada, unexpected repairs are…

When you buy a home, you are also buying legal rights to the land it sits on. Title insurance exists to protect those rights against a…

Swapping out an old furnace or adding insulation can lower energy bills, but many homeowners do not realize certain upgrades may also come with rebates from…

Saving for a down payment often gets most of the attention, but closing costs can add thousands more to the price of buying a home. These…