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Multigenerational Home Buying

Multigenerational Home Buying: How to Find a Home That Fits Your Whole Family    For many homebuyers, multigenerational living used to be considered an option of last resort: it was a route families took only when they needed to ride out a financial storm or care for ailing family members. ...

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Stage to Sell

Stage to Sell: 7 Proven Steps to Attract Buyers and Boost Offers   Selling your home quickly and at the right price takes more than just listing it online. To draw in potential buyers and secure top offers, your home needs to stand out. That’s where home staging comes in. ...

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7 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Contractor

A recent survey found that 25% of Canadian homeowners have a renovation project planned in the coming year.1 If you’re among them, you know that embarking on home improvements can be both exciting and daunting. According to home services platform HomeStars, the national median renovation budget is around $12,000, so ...

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Top 4 Factors to Consider with Choosing Your Mortgage

Top 4 Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Mortgage   With home prices and rates still relatively high, securing a mortgage can feel daunting––even to the most experienced borrowers. But don’t let that deter you: If other homebuyers’ experiences are any indication, odds are you’ll eventually find a home loan ...

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7 Weekend Projects to Boost Your Property Value

Whether you’re putting your home on the market in a few weeks or a few years, strategic upgrades can make all the difference. But you don’t have to embark on a major remodel to make a significant improvement.   Even minor updates can have a big impact on your home’s ...

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Mid Year Market Update

Mid-Year Market Update for 2024: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know 01 Jun 2024  by Sandra Govender Once again, the number one story in real estate this summer is mortgage rates. But unlike last year, when a surprise series of rate hikes from the Bank of Canada sent skittish buyers back to ...

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