There are many challenges when it comes to creating a solid financial plan. Whether you’re saving to buy your first home or hoping to invest in some property updates, now’s the time to focus on balancing your budget. The sooner you develop a realistic budget, the easier it will be to stick to, and the sooner you’ll be able to … Read More
Saving Strategies for Canadian Homeowners
Save Smart: How to Manage Money and a Mortgage According to a recent Canadian Payroll Association survey, nearly 60% of Canadians don’t have enough money in the bank to cover even one month’s worth of necessary expenses. Too many homeowners are living on the edge of financial disaster, spending money that they should be saving. If you’re finding it difficult … Read More
Home Buyers Demand Smarter Designs
The results of Better Homes and Gardens magazine’s Next Home Survey are in, and buyers have spoken. Prospective new home buyers list energy-efficiency, organization and comfort as their top priorities in considering their next move. Demand for traditional McMansions appears to be waning as more and more people come to value intelligent design over wow factor. “We continue to … Read More
Home Inspection Checklist for Canada
A home inspection by a qualified inspector is a vital step when buying any home. Before committing to a purchase, the homebuyer should hire a home inspector to ensure the home is in proper condition. Except in British Columbia, where licensing is required, home inspectors are not regulated in Canada. If for no other reason than that, it’s important … Read More
Home Prices Rise for Second Consecutive Month: Teranet
According to the latest numbers the correction of housing prices late in 2010 seems to have been a short-lived phenomenon, as for the second consecutive month prices increased overall in four of six Canadian metropolitan markets. Canadian home prices in January were up 0.4 per cent from the previous month, according to the Teranet–National Bank National Composite House Price … Read More