If you’re entering the world of homeownership, congratulations! Owning a home is an important milestone in life, but it comes with new responsibilities. You may or may not have purchased tenant insurance if you rented before buying, but home insurance is essential to homeownership. Home insurance isn’t mandated by law like car insurance. However, your […] more

Renting an apartment is tough. Sometimes, Kijiji and Craigslist listings are sketchy or a downright scam. You could also call a listing only to find that someone has gotten there before you—even if that listing was only posted a day ago. Furthermore, what happens when you’re too busy to find available rentals or don’t know […] more

As the adage goes—nothing is for sure but death and taxes. To make this post less morbid, we’re going to talk about the latter—taxes. Specifically, capital gains taxes. Capital gains tax occurs when Canadians sell any real property, such as a house or piece of land. It’s calculated as the difference between how much you […] more

Your home is your greatest asset. If you’re renovating, you want to make sure you’re getting the most value for each upgrade you make. In this article, we discuss some of the best renovations for your home to increase its value. Some upgrades include making sure that the basics and fundamentals are intact, renovating your […] more