When homeowners Roger and Pauline began to build their estate in Uxbridge, they were determined that it would speak to four things: harmony with the landscape, quality design, the health and comfort o…
Real Estate Spotlight: Romana King of Money Sense
Regardless of their (well-earned/unjust) reputation for temperament, personally and/or collectively, one fact about experienced journalists is indisputable – they are unmatched at obtaining, syn…
How Do Canada’s New Mortgage Rules Impact Your Bottom Line? [Interactive]
Canada’s new mortgage rules, aimed at tightening up mortgage lending, were rolled out last week. The plan aims to cool hot housing markets in Vancouver and Toronto while mitigating participation…
13 Houses That Take Halloween To The Next Level
Today is the big day! Halloween is upon us, one of the most exciting days of the year for many kids (and those of us who are kids at heart). For homeowners too, it can be a great way to show off your …
The Lighthouse: Laid-Back Luxury on the East Coast
The building of “The Lighthouse” eighteen years ago was a labour of both love and necessity. Property sellers Donna & Gordon custom-designed the home to seamlessly blend into the nautical style of…
This is What A $500k House Looks Like Across The Country [Gallery]
As of September 2016, the average price of a home in Canada is approximately $479,000. Despite this, the actual size and relative value across the country varies dramatically. So, we thought it would …
Can You Afford The Average Home in Canada?
The average home in Canada is worth $474,590 today, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association’s National Average Price Map. That’s expensive considering If you earned $55,000 in pe…
Seven Things You Need to Know in Real Estate (October 15-22, 2016)
1. Mortgage Rules Take Effect New rules aimed at making it harder to get a mortgage take effect this week, a move that is bound to have an impact on demand for homes in Canada. Earlier this month, Ott…
The Most Luxurious Airbnb Listings From Across Canada [Gallery]
The hotel industry could be in for a world of hurt as Airbnb continues to grow and disrupt their market share. For most of us, this type of business makes a lot sense for both the owner and vacationer…
Canada’s New Mortgage Rules – A Case of Unintended Consequences
On Monday, October 3rd the Canadian Federal Government released new mortgage and housing rules. These new rules have come as a shock not only to many prospective buyers, but also to many lenders. So, …