What I Wish I Knew at the Beginning of My Real Estate Career
Being a successful Realtor boils down to long-term relationship building and to do this well you need to develop good work habits. Here are three tips to...
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Stale Report: Which Toronto real estate listings are (and aren’t) selling
Introducing the Stale Report Many real estate features focus on what sold and for how much (and in this market, with gasps thrown in for good measure). We’ve...
Gift Guide: 10 Great Gifts for Renters
Spread a little bit of that traditional holiday cheer with any one of these great gifts for the renter in your life. The best part? When they move they can...
3 Key Questions to Help You Choose the Best Loft Ladder for Your House
Loft storage — or an extra room in the loft — can really help small homes, but finding the right access to the loft requires a bit of planning
How to Live in a Tiny Home as a Family
Think tiny homes are just for singles? Think again. Here's how your family can live big in a small home
Roommate Rules: How to Live With Roommates
Whether living with your best friend, significant other or a stranger, the golden rule is to treat each other with respect. To help make this happen, follow...
Buyers’ and Sellers’ Markets in Greater Vancouver by Neighbourhood (November 2018)
Those shopping for single-family homes can expect at least half of the market to be in your favour. Those shopping for condos and townhomes, will have to work...
Buyers’ and Sellers’ Markets in Greater Toronto by Neighbourhood (November 2018)
Demand for houses in Metro Toronto keeps sales activity up in many neighbourhoods, while condos and townhomes in commuter communities outside of Metro Toronto...
Vancouver Pilot Project Ends Lengthy Building Permit Wait Times
The project hasn't yet hit its one-year mark and already it has hacked weeks off of application wait times
Mortgage and Death: What Happens to a Mortgage When You Die?
Mortgages belong to buildings, not people, so its always a good idea to have a plan in place to protect your family from the burden of a large mortgage...
How Credit Card Rewards Can Benefit First-Time Home Buyers in 2019
So you've taken the plunge and bought a home. Here's how to use credit cards (and their rewards) to help with those household expenses
13 Top Edmonton New Home Developers (Going Into 2019)
From affordable one bedroom apartment-condos, all the way to luxurious penthouses fit for a king, builders in Edmonton are making sure there is a home to fit...
Overbuilding Problem in Edmonton Going Into 2019, Experts Say
Real estate prices in the city are dropping, homes are sitting on the market for longer and industry experts have voiced concern with the rate of home...
Ontario Buyers Could Soon See Transparency in Real Estate Bidding
In Ontario, the bidding process for a home leaves prospective buyers in the dark. Could we soon see a shift towards transparency for keen buyers?
Juwai Reports Surge of Chinese Interest in Vancouver Real Estate
But sellers may need to curb their enthusiasm since as property searches through Juwai are for properties throughout the world
What Is Mortgage Interest?
As a homeowner, it's in your best interest to know all about your mortgage interest. Here's why
Toronto Rent Hikes Drive Record-Breaking Investment
Apartment building investors are taking advantage of Toronto's high rents and low vacancy rates by snapping up for-rent spaces in record-breaking...
Handicap parking: Accessible parking at Toronto parks & rec centres
Zolo analyzed more than 300 public parking lots operated by the City of Toronto's Parks, Forestry and Recreation division — less than 5% of parking spaces at...
For Condos & Townhouses: Almost 20% Drop In Number of GVA Areas in a Seller’s Market (October 2018)
Almost two-thirds of Greater Vancouver is still in a seller's market for condos and townhouses, but the market is definitely turning
Buyer’s Market Dominates 85% Of Greater Toronto Area Regions (October 2018)
For the first time in a decade, home buyers in the Greater Toronto Area are finally getting a bit of a reprieve. Despite rising rates, mortgage rates are still...
Best Halloween Activities for Kids in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland in 2018
Feel safe celebrating Halloween with your little ones this year with these family-friendly Halloween attractions and pumpkin patches
Best Home Organizing Tips for 2019 From a Professional Organizer
The road to a clutter-free life can be quite bumpy. To help, we asked Lisa Woodruff, a home organization expert and productivity specialist who runs Organize...
Toronto and Vancouver Top the List for Most Inflated Housing Markets
A new report shows that housing affordability is a major problem in cities around the world. Purchasing a 60-square metre apartment is beyond the budget of...
6 Top Developers in Victoria B.C.
Meet the builders who are creating new developments that range from luxurious waterfront new condos to centric studios that cater to young millennial...
