Building Home Equity: A Homeowner’s Guide to Growing Your Wealth
Posted on Mar 28, 2025
Your home is a haven and the centre of your life, but it’s also likely your biggest financial asset, making it an important part of your long-term financial security and wealth.
Building your home equity can put you on the fast track for future goals and create more financial opportunities. So, what is home equity and how can you build it faster?
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Top Places to Retire in Canada
Posted on Mar 20, 2025
Retirement means more than the end of your working career—it often signals an entirely new phase of life that can include uprooting yourself from your home and relocating into a new area. For many, this is a difficult decision. On top of leaving a home you love, you’re likely leaving an area where you’re surrounded by family and friends.
However, t...
Lazy Landscaping: Tips for a Low-Maintenance Yard
Posted on Mar 13, 2025
A home’s backyard is not to be overlooked—it can be a sanctuary, gathering spot, playground, or at the very least can add value to your property. However, not everyone has the time or desire to maintain a beautifully landscaped yard.
Thankfully, there are ways to create stunning outdoor spaces that don’t require a lot of upkeep and maintenance.
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Can I Be Denied a Mortgage After Pre-Approval?
Posted on Mar 06, 2025
Before you begin your house hunting journey, it’s recommended that you get pre-approved for a mortgage. Getting pre-approved will give you an idea on the maximum amount of mortgage you could apply for as well as break down your monthly payments.
However, getting pre-approved does not mean a lender can’t ultimately refuse you for a mortgage.
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What Does it Mean to Be House Poor?
Posted on Feb 27, 2025
Owning a home is a dream for many, but a dream that’s slipping away for a growing number of Canadians. Many believe they will be or already are priced out of the market, and some who technically could afford to buy a house are deciding to wait in order to avoid becoming house poor.
Moving Checklist – Changing Your Address
Posted on Feb 21, 2025
What makes moving even more stressful than it needs to be? Well, notifying everyone of your move, of course! And we don’t mean friends or family—we mean government agencies, delivery services, utilities and more.
Updating all this information can be a headache, but if done in a timely manner then you likely won’t suffer many inconveniences.
