BUYING TO RENOVATE

For young people and first time homebuyers a popular purchase is a home in need of renovations.  The attraction is a comparably lower price situated in a well-established neighbourhood featuring high quality schools, great shopping, community centres and transit facilities your family can enjoy.

Step One: Identify the Neighbourhood

You have gone to the bank and identified [...]

Winter Tune-Up

Warm Your House For the Cold Season
Canadian winters can be long, cold and tough on our homes. To keep you and your family safe, warm and comfortable, you need to keep your home in top condition.

Regular maintenance is the secret, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). While some maintenance can [...]

THE RISE OF SPECIALIZED HOME INSPECTORS

For most people, buying a home is the single largest investment they will ever make.  As a homebuyer, you will want to ensure you get good value for your investment, and that is why professional home inspections are becoming an integral part of the buying process.  In fact, the field is now becoming more specialized [...]