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ARCHIVES Moncton Housing Market Outlook (2021) Moncton housing market to favour sellers in 2021, prices expected to rise 15% The Moncton housing market is expected to sit in seller’s market territory in 2021, characterized by low housing supply and rising prices. Low inventory has been a common trend across many Canadian housing markets, putting upward…
Energy bills can get dramatically high, especially during Canada’s cold winter months. There are, however, steps you can take to conserve energy and save money at the same time. Below are our top eight Winter Home Energy Solutions. 8 – Turn Down the Temperature When you’re away from your house for a few days, you…
Winter might seem like an unusual time to undertake a renovation, but with the right knowledge and a bit of preparation, it can be a great time to add value to your home. The secret to a successful winter renovation is good planning and working closely with your renovator, says RenoMark renovator Sam Lapidus. Talking…
Canadian mortgage rates have been low for some time now. The pandemic-era housing boom prompted some homebuyers to stretch their financing to the limit in order to be able to buy a home. Now that the boom has subsided considerably in recent months and interest rates are on the rise, the focus has shifted to…
The best places to retire in Canada, by province: Ontario British Columbia Atlantic Canada The Prairies As the tail-end of the Baby Boomer generation approaches its retirement years, the question of the best places to retire in Canada is an inevitable dinner-table topic of conversation. On the one hand, the appeal of “aging in place”…
What are condo fees, how are they calculated, and what do they cover? Condos have become the home of choice for many Canadian homebuyers, particularly first-timers, but increasingly move-up buyers as well. But many don’t understand this lifestyle option before deciding that it’s right for them. Homeowners are drawn to condo living for a variety…
Most people have watched the movie Home Alone or have at least know the storyline. To summarize, a family goes away for Christmas vacation, and two robbers scope out the house and decide to break in and steal everything. However, the family forgets their youngest son, who spends his days pranking the robbers and keeping…
Approaching one’s retirement years can be a very exciting time. You’ve made it through your work years, you’ve raised a family, the kids have left the nest, and you’re finally ready to enjoy more time at home and doing the things you’ve been waiting your whole life for. However, you may find that your current…
In today’s market, you might be considering building vs. buying a home. This is certainly a viable option, but it has its advantages and drawbacks, just as buying a resale home does. There are many factors to consider, such as time-frame, location and design of the house. Let’s take a closer look at the difference…
The Canadian real estate market is showing signs of slowing, now that interest rates are rising. Despite sales activity sliding and prices moderating, the country’s housing sector is still leaving many hopeful homebuyers sitting on the sidelines. According to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), national home sales tumbled at a monthly rate of 3.9…
Owning a home is a keystone of wealth… both financial affluence and emotional security.