Home Ownership Archives

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3 Tips for Newcomers to Find their Right Neighbourhood

New to Canada? Here are 3 tips to help you choose where to call “home.”

Seven Things to Look for in a Real Estate Professional

You’ve searched homes online, zeroed in on communities and crunched the numbers. Next step? Hire a real estate professional. Here’s how to find the right one.

Real Estate

Refinancing Your Home

If you own a home, there’s a good chance its value has increased over the last few years. By refinancing your home, you may be able to use that value to receive cash in return.

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Energy-efficiency

Save Energy and Money at Home with a Smart Thermostat

Stay cozy while saving money on your energy bills and reducing your household greenhouse gas emissions.

Home Ownership

Heat Pump Vs. Furnace: 5 Things for Homeowners to Consider

When deciding between a furnace and heat pump, there are several factors to consider, including cost, efficiency and environmental impact.

Shopping

10 Budget-Friendly Decorating Ideas to Freshen Up Your Home for Fall

Spruce up your living space with these simple updates that are both stylish and sustainable.

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Finding Home

Cutting Through Interest Rate Chatter: What Interest Rate Changes Really Mean for You

Following the Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate announcement, these questions are sure to surface once again. After all, a 50-bps interest rate drop is the biggest single decrease we’ve seen since 2020 and will create significant buzz in the news.

Finding Home

Understanding the Bank of Canada’s Monetary Policy Report: What It Means for Everyday Canadians

The Bank of Canada’s (BoC) latest Monetary Policy Report provides a comprehensive look at how its monetary policy is shaping critical aspects of the Canadian economy including inflation, employment, economic growth, and consumer spending. Here are some of the key highlights of the report and what they mean for Canadians: