A Look at Financial Help and Incentives for First-Time Homebuyers
Posted on Dec 29, 2025
Despite recent softening in the housing market, home ownership in Canada is expensive and can be intimidating if you’re a first-timer. Luckily, there’s financial help and incentives for first-time homebuyers, which can help offset the cost of purchasing a new home. You don’t need to feel as if you have to do it all alone – read below to see what in...
Holiday Decorating Ideas for a Cozy, Festive Home
Posted on Dec 16, 2025
Freshly cut evergreen, cinnamon baked goods and wood fires — all scents that instantly remind us of the holiday season. This time of year, invites to slow down and take in the big and small moments shared with loved ones and your home should smell and feel a little cozier than usual. Holiday decoration is about creating an atmosphere that leaves a...
Interest Rate Announcement: Bank of Canada Holds Policy Rate at 2.25%
Posted on Dec 10, 2025
Bank of Canada Holds Policy Rate, Citing Economic Improvements
The Bank of Canada has held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%. This decision comes amid better-than-expected economic performance in Q3, despite ongoing volatility due to trade tensions. In its statement, the Bank said domestic demand is expected to grow in Q4, but GDP could sho...
Everything You Should Know About Buying Vacant Land in Canada
Posted on Dec 02, 2025
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When buying a home in the Canadian real estate market, many commonly assume that the bulk of the cost is for the home, but in reality, it is the land on which the house is built that is of the most value.
The housing market is all about the land since it is ostensibly finite, especially in hyper-dense ci...
The Best Renovations That Pay Off on Resale
Posted on Nov 18, 2025
If you’re a homebuyer, owner or seller, you want to maximize your investment, and one way to do that is with home renovations that add value. Your ROI in resale, whether you’re renovating for near-term resale or long-term liveability, will depend on a number of factors, such as local housing market conditions, your level of investment, and trends a...
Movers and Moving Services Explained
Posted on Oct 28, 2025
What’s Included and What Costs Extra
People move for many reasons, such as starting a new job, downsizing or relocating to be closer to family. While moving into a new home can be exciting, it often comes with a high price tag. Between hiring movers and moving services, buying packing supplies, setting up utilities and possibly paying for temporary...
