(NC)—If you have recently purchased a new home from a builder, or purchased one that is less than seven years old, be sure to register online for MyHome. All new houses and condominiums in Ontario come with a warranty that lasts seven years from the date of the first possession. This warranty is guaranteed by [...]

(NC)—It’s no secret that there’s an ongoing condo boom in Ontario—just look around you. Our cities are going up vertically, and that means more and more people are enjoying high rise living. So if you are joining the crowd and thinking of buying a condo, here are some tips to make your purchase a smooth [...]

(NC)—According to research by Kijiji Canada, Canadians say they would like to sell their own home, but some think they lack the selling savvy. A recent survey revealed that 61 per cent of Canadians would consider selling their home on their own “if it was easy and more affordable than using a real estate agent.” [...]

(NC)—Do you know which Canadian province has the most selling-savvy residents? What community has bought and sold the most homes? When it comes to real estate know-how, a recent survey by Kijiji Canada reveals interesting differences from coast-to-coast: • British Columbians are savvy salespeople. More than one-third of B.C. residents have completed a home sale [...]

(NC)—The real estate market is all about cycles and trends and as the spring selling season gets underway there are a number of things to consider if you are going to embark on one of the increasingly popular trends: selling your home on your own. Indeed, the for-sale-by-owner trend (FSBO) is the new “it” concept [...]

(NC)—You can’t put a price tag on the peace-of- mind your home insurance offers you. Or canyou? It’s true that you can sleep soundly at night knowing that your home, possessions and property are covered, and that your legal liability for injury or property damage to others is covered, but premiums are sometimes expensive. How does [...]

(NC)—Selling your home can bring about a variety emotions. While your real estate agent can advise on the best way to prepare your home for a quick sale at a competitive market price—what happens when your neighbour’s property is in some disrepair and you suspect it may drag down the value of your own home? [...]

(NC)—You have finished school and you’ve managed to land yourself a decent job. Finally in a position where you are financially stable, and you may be ready to take the next step in your life and buy a house. No more having to deal with crazy roommates or strict landlords. But first, you have to [...]

(NC)?Buying your first home is a dream for many newlywed couples. But a little planning and research can go a long way to help you turn that dream into reality. A good place to start is with the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC), an independent government agency that has lots of helpful information and [...]

(ARA) – Say goodbye to the McMansion. According to a leading real estate website, Trulia.com, 2010 was officially the year that homes over 3,200 square feet ended their dominance and appeal. But don’t think that downsizing means downgrading. In fact, homeowners are looking to upsize their amenities to help them enjoy every inch of their [...]