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Kelowna is located in the southern interior of British Columbia and sits on Okanagan Lake in the Okanagan Valley. It is the third-largest metropolitan area in the province, behind Vancouver and Victoria. The Okanagan Valley is very tourist-oriented and offers a diverse range of activities for both visitors and residents. From boating, golfing, hiking and…
Best Places to Live in Calgary Calgary is Alberta’s largest city and is situated just 80 kilometres from the Canadian Rockies. It is known as the sunniest major city in Canada and is home to the Calgary Stampede, a 10-day outdoor event with incredible shows, amazing food and non-stop entertainment. Its close proximity to the…
Whether you’re choosing to stay in the same city or relocate to a new province entirely, there are plenty of options available when looking to buy a new home, and it’s important not to box yourself in. Sure, you like the neighbourhood you live in right now, and it may be sad to leave, but…
When looking for a good mortgage rate, there are two main options: going directly through a bank or working with a mortgage broker. Each can be a good option, depending on your financial situation. So how do you decide which one to try? Let’s look at the difference between banks versus mortgage brokers, their pros…
Saskatoon is the largest city in Saskatchewan and is the province’s economic hub. The economy is centred on potash, oil and agriculture. The city sits on the South Saskatchewan River and is characterized by nine river crossings, earning Saskatoon the nicknames of “Paris of the Prairies” and “Bridge City.” With 46 inner-city neighbourhoods ranging from…
Over the course of the last year or so, housing prices across the provinces of British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec rose to never-before-seen levels, specifically in smaller cities and towns. Driven by the demand for more living space within less densely populated communities, as well as record-low interest rates increasing people’s purchasing power, real estate prices in these…
The quality of the surrounding community is a significant factor in determining whether you will be happy in your new home. While choosing a neighbourhood and forming an accurate impression of it is tough until you actually live there, preliminary research on the area can reduce the likelihood of suffering from buyer’s remorse down the…
For the first time since the early days of the COVID-19 public health crisis, residential property prices are coming down in the Canadian real estate market. Whether you call it a correction or a downturn, prospective homeowners might be finding housing affordability options across the country. According to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), national…
Many people dream of having their own house at some point. Owning a home is an excellent way to build financial security and equity. And while renting gives you the freedom to move when you want, the urge to own often rises to the surface. But how do you know when you’re ready? Here are…
Through the 21st century, the number of Canadians buying a home on a single income is steadily growing as more remain unmarried. Since single mortgage applicants rely on only one salary and one credit profile, it can be trickier to obtain a mortgage. However, there are many instances in which buying a house on a…
Owning a home is a keystone of wealth… both financial affluence and emotional security.