by realtor.ca team An increasing number of Canadians are turning to multi-generational living to help save money and cut down on their cost of living. In fact, the number of homes shared by multiple generations of a family, two or more families, or one family living with...
By KRISTEN GARAFFO Everyone wants to feel comfortable and happy in their home. Trends may be fleeting, but what's important is creating a space that meets you and your family's needs and reflects who you are and what you value. This is what makes a house...
By Brittany Stager Moving is often an exciting adventure, but it also comes with a long to-do list. From coordinating movers, to picking up the keys, every single task on your to-do list feels important. There’s one task that’s often overlooked, put off to the very...
By Sarah Kuta (Sarah Kuta is a writer and editor based in Longmont, Colorado. Her work has appeared in Conde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, Robb Report, Smithsonian magazine, Lonely Planet, and other publications. She has a degree in journalism from Northwestern...
by Dalia Barsoum I am Dalia, founder of Streetwise Mortgages. As mortgage qualifications have tightened for residential properties between 1 and 4 units due to the rising interest rates, you may find it harder to switch lenders for better rates at renewals, qualify for the full...
by Heather McDowell While the rest of the nation is holding its breath waiting to see how pre-construction unfolds in its major urban centres like Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Halifax, we ask our Canadian Real Estate Wealth readers this important question: do they want to follow...
by Sean Damm If you've opened up your utility bills and are wondering, "Why is my gas bill so high?" The answer to that question may vary somewhat based on your location or utility provider. But the primary reason is simple: worldwide demand for natural gas...
by Helana Mulder House flipping is a popular investment strategy in the real estate industry. The basic principle of house flipping is to buy a property, renovate or repair some parts of it, and then sell it for a higher price. Simply, house flippers try to...
By Michelle McNally - a news writer for Livabl, specializing in buyer guides and market explainers. Home insurance is exactly what it sounds like—a type of insurance for your property and its contents that protects against damage, liability, and loss. While home insurance isn’t mandatory in Canada,...
By Michelle McNally - a news writer for Livabl, specializing in buyer guides and market explainers. For some first-time home buyers, help from family or close friends can be the key to breaking down the barriers to homeownership. One of the ways loved ones can help hopeful home buyers is by agreeing...