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CONDO FEES: Here’s what you need to know

Buying & Selling, Popular Q&A, Buying Tips

Condos have become the home of choice for urban dwellers, as first-time buyers and increasingly, move-up buyers seek affordability and liveability. In fact, a recent RE/MAX report reveals that condominium apartments and townhomes now account for 37 per cent of... Read More

Scott McGillivray's tips to increase property value

How to Increase Property Value: Scott McGillivray’s Top Tips

House HQ, Popular Q&A

How can you increase property value? It’s the eternal question being asked by homeowners, real estate investors and renovators. While the answer may seem simple enough, the wrong upgrades can actually decrease the value of your home. According to television... Read More

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How to Make Your Vacation Home a Money-Making Machine

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Whether you already own a family cottage or cabin or are looking to get into the second-home market, there are some solid ways you can improve your “rentability” and increase your property payout. Every cottage or cabin owner likes to think their piece of paradise is the best on the (heavily wooded) block.

Top 5 Reasons Condo Ownership Is Awesome

Buying & Selling, Popular Q&A, Buying Tips

Condo ownership has picked up speed in urban centres across Canada. According to the 2016 census, nearly 1.9 million condominiums were occupied by Canadians. And in the time between 2016 and today, you can bet that number has increased for a number... Read More

Real Estate Myths and Truths: QUIZ

Buying & Selling, Popular Q&A, Buying Tips, Selling Tips, News

Real estate can be complicated. First of all, we're talking about a bundle of your hard-earned and harder-saved money. Second, there are many different factors that can affect the trajectory of the housing market, including economics, politics and others. It's vital... Read More

The Great Debate: Should you buy or rent a home?

Buying & Selling, Popular Q&A, Buying Tips, Selling Tips

It’s a question that most Canadians will ask themselves at one point or another in their lifetime.

Questions to ask before you buy a home

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After much speculation and trepidation about the new mortgage qualification rules that took effect in 2018, it appears that plenty of prospective homebuyers still intend to buy a home this year. We took to Facebook to ask our followers if they still plan... Read More

3 Strategies For The Move-Up Buyer

Buying & Selling, Popular Q&A, Buying Tips

Moving up to your "forever home" is exciting. When you bought your first place, chances are you were young, strapped for cash and prepared - if not warned - to make some concessions. The move-up buyer typically has some savings and home... Read More

How much will it cost to buy a home?

Buying & Selling, Popular Q&A, Buying Tips, First Time Buyers

Buying a home is a big investment – likely the largest one you will ever make.