Watching home renovation shows is inspiring, often providing us with ideas for our own spaces. However, there is a bit of a downside when it comes to these shows – they can be misleading when it comes to the renovation process. While we may want to recreate something from one of these shows, without knowing all of the ins and […]
Another school year is over, and we all know what that means…. your kids have inched another year closer to graduation and in many cases, heading off to another “school” to further their education and skills. Whether it’s university, career college or vocational school, it would be nice to be in a position to help them out with the cost, […]
Strata insurance has been steadily rising across Canada, but many homeowners are unaware of changes to their policies. In some areas, deductibles are doubling (or even tripling!), which can result in extremely high costs if you are not updating your individual policy. To ensure that you remain up-to-date with your strata insurance policies, it is vital that homeowners living within […]
Your home is one of the greatest investments you’ll make in life. The idea of something happening to it is one of the worst images you can have as a homeowner. You can protect your property from damage or even break-ins, but identity thieves can threaten your ownership. Title fraud can leave you out tens or even hundreds of thousands […]
When traditional lenders (such as banks or credit unions) deny mortgage financing, it can be easy to feel discouraged. However, it is important to remember that there is always an alternative! If you’re seeking a mortgage, but your application doesn’t fit into the box of the big traditional institutions, you’ll find yourself in what’s commonly referred to in the industry […]