If you’re thinking of renovating your home, you’re in good company. According to Toronto-based real estate consultants Altus Group, Canadians spent a record $67.8 billion in home renovation in 2014 – an increase of 2.7% from 2013. While many homeowners are opting for major home alterations, there are many things you can do to update...Read More

If you’re planning on investing in real estate, then you’re going to have two main options: to buy an existing home or buy a new home. An existing home is a house that has been lived in before, whereas a new home is a house that has just been constructed and has never been lived...Read More

As you grow older, your needs will start to change.  One of the main things that you may want to consider altering is your accommodation or property.  But how do you know when it is time to downsize your home?  If you’re approaching retirement age, keep reading and see if any of these signs apply...Read More

When you are shopping for an investment property you should make some of the same assessment criteria important that you would use if you were buying the property for yourself. A nice home in a good location will usually be safer, cleaner, and have better access to amenities. This will make the home more comfortable,...Read More

Many people simply assume that buying a home is always better than renting, but that is not always the case. Owning a home makes sense in certain circumstances, just as renting is a smart move in others. If you are thinking about buying a home, there are a number of questions you need to ask...Read More

Saving money is a lot like dieting — easy to understand but difficult to execute and follow through. Intellectually, you know that having that extra piece of pie or second helping of French fries is a bad idea, but it is hard to push back from the table and say ‘enough.’ Saving money is much...Read More

When it comes to staging your home for a quick sale, the right accessories can make all the difference. You want your home to look spacious and uncluttered, but that does not mean leaving your rooms empty. If you are putting your home on the market, it is important to remove any and all clutter....Read More

If you are working up to selling your home, there are a few quick updates that you can do to get it in better shape for the market. Minimal time upfront getting your property ready to sell can make all the difference when it comes to offers and asking prices. Here are five simple upgrades...Read More

If you’re like most people looking to sell your home quickly, you already know the importance of curb appeal. While more and more homebuyers are looking online for homes for sale, a majority still do the trusty ol’ drive-by before requesting a showing. If your home’s exterior can’t wow potential buyers from the street, you...Read More

Burglars look for opportune moments to enter homes in search of valuables, and they don’t take breaks for the holidays. In fact, many burglaries take place during the holidays, especially when people go away on vacation or to visit family. Here are several tips that you can use to burglar-proof your home during the holiday...Read More