Luxury Home Must-Haves
Posted on Apr 17, 2025
Luxury buyers aren't just looking for properties with the most square footage—in fact, Gen X, millennial, and Gen Z buyers often think about luxury differently.
How to Handle a Low Home Appraisal
Posted on Apr 10, 2025
When purchasing or refinancing a home, you will need to obtain a home appraisal from a licensed or certified appraiser. If your appraisal comes back lower than you anticipated, you may find yourself wondering what to do next.
What is a Home Appraisal?
A home appraisal is an objective assessment of a property’s value. A variety of factors influence a...
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.
Each le...
