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Your Address Change Checklist: Who You Should Notify and When

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...

Overcoming Mortgage Approval Hurdles

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...

Is House Flipping Stressful?

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...

Everything You Need to Know About Home Insurance

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,...

Understanding the Role of a Co-Signer in Buying a Home

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...