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Protecting your Home Gadgets from Hacking
Imagine your coffee maker switching on by itself, staying on for hours, overheating and becoming a fire hazard. That’s not science fiction. As more and more appliances incorporate Wi-Fi, the opportunities for hackers to play havoc with your home gadgets increase. How do you prevent that from happening? Here are some ...
Continue ReadingStart the Home Selling Process this Month
If you’re thinking about selling in the spring, don’t wait until the new year to start planning. In fact, you’ll save yourself a lot of work and get ahead of the game if you start planning now. What’s that old saying? The early bird gets the worm! In this case, by ...
Continue ReadingWhat to Look for When Watching a Walk-Through Video
When you’re shopping for a new home, you want to get the most out of watching this type of video, especially if you’re relying on it to help you decide whether or not to make a viewing appointment.Consider these suggestions:• Remember, it’s a video. Take advantage of the ability to ...
Continue ReadingPlanning Your 2026 Real Estate Moves: A Guide to the Best Buying and Selling Seasons
Timing isn’t everything in real estate, but it can still be the difference between saving real money or paying a premium, selling in 60 days or sitting for months, and negotiating from a position of strength or uncertainty. As we look toward 2026, that timing question matters even more in ...
Continue ReadingCan You Really Trust Online Home Valuations?
For millions of Canadians, the home-search journey often starts on REALTOR.ca, Canada's largest real estate platform and continues across consumer portals and brokerage sites. Along the way, many homeowners encounter online valuation widgets (AVMs) from data apps and brokerages (e.g., HouseSigma, Zolo, and others) that promise an instant estimate of ...
Continue ReadingWhat Makes a Great Long-Term Rental Property? A Checklist for Smart Investors
Real estate remains among Canada's top choices for building long-term wealth. A recent survey found that 87% of Canadians feel more confident investing in real estate than in publicly traded stocks. This isn't just sentiment; 76% of the Canadian real estate investors surveyed own properties beyond their primary residence. 1 The ...
Continue ReadingHow to Spot Real Estate Scams (and Protect Your Investment)
Real estate scams are targeting more victims than ever before, and they're becoming increasingly sophisticated. Canadians reported losing $638 million to fraud last year, with authorities warning that only 5–10% of incidents are reported at all 1. Even more concerning, Canadian lawyers, title insurers and regulators have flagged a rise ...
Continue Reading10 Hidden Home Maintenance Tasks That Could Save You Thousands
As a homeowner, you’re likely diligent about the basics—mowing the lawn, touching up paint, and cleaning regularly. But what about the critical home maintenance tasks you don’t see every day? Research shows that home maintenance frequently takes a backseat, even with the best intentions. In fact, a recent survey found ...
Continue ReadingReady to Buy or Sell a Home? Here Are 5 Key Factors in Choosing the Right Agent
Navigating the real estate market without guidance is like starting an expedition without a map. Whether you're selling your cherished family home or searching for your dream property, having the right real estate agent by your side can make all the difference. According to a 2024 report from the U.S.-based ...
Continue ReadingHow to Move Past 5 Roadblocks to Home Ownership
Dreaming of a new home but feeling priced out? You’re not alone! A 2024 survey by Royal LePage found that 46% of Gen-Z and millennial Canadians who don't already own a home have doubts as to whether they’ll ever be able to afford one.1 According to data from Canada Mortgage ...
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