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

After many mortgage payments, you’ve built a lot of home equity—the difference between the value of your home and what’s left unpaid on your mortgage. 92% of Canadian homeowners were found to have 25% or more equity in their home, according to a Mortgage Professionals Canada 2018 survey. And with the appreciating prices of real […] more

Co-ownership is the process of buying real estate with a family member or friend. Because of the heated Canadian real estate market, this method of purchasing property has grown in popularity over recent years. In fact, only 42% of prospective or recent homebuyers found themselves buying a home on their own in 2019—7 points lower […] more

A lot of Canadians face the same issue: they need a sum of money as a down payment before they can even get a mortgage from a major bank. Otherwise, they’re stuck renting. Saving for a down payment can take ages in a housing market where the sum is commonly in the six-digit realm. However, […] more