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When searching for your next home, it’s important to consider features that will enhance your comfort, lifestyle, and long-term satisfaction. Here are the top 10 features to look for in your next home:

1. Location:

   • The location of your home is one of the most important factors to consider. Look for a neighborhood that suits your lifestyle, offers good schools, is close to work, has low crime rates, and provides convenient access to amenities like shopping, dining, and parks.

2. Size and Layout:

   • Ensure the home has enough square footage and the right layout to accommodate your family’s...

As your kids grow up and start their own lives, you might find yourself at a crossroads. If you’re a Canadian Baby Boomer, born between 1946 and 1964, now could be the perfect time to think about whether to stay in your current home or move to a smaller place that’s easier to manage. The equity you’ve built up in your home over the years can give you a real financial boost, allowing you to reshape your lifestyle without having to tap into your savings or rack up new debt. Let’s take a closer look at the benefits of downsizing in your retirement years.

Less Debt and Lower Expenses

Many...

If you are a homeowner and you decide to enter the market, you’re faced with a difficult question, especially if you’ve never sold your home before. Do you buy your next home before selling? Or do you sell your current home before buying?

Over the years, this has become a common question for housing experts. Of course, the answer will depend on various factors. The one factor that many real estate experts consider is the transition period between the two market stages. Typically, banks will provide financing to cover any temporary overlap. Still, the drawback is that it will consist of a...

The process of moving can be overwhelming for all members of the family. Not only is there the physical act of relocating your belongings, but everyone is affected in different ways by the emotional aspects of leaving a familiar place and settling into a new environment. Whether driven by the desire for more room, a more desirable neighbourhood, or a better investment, there are ways you can make the moving process easier for everyone in the family as you transition into a new home.

Preparing for the Move

Engaging every member of the family in the planning and preparation stages of a move...

The way your home looks from the street—including the landscaping, paintwork, and overall vibe—signals to potential buyers what they might find inside. If the exterior looks neglected or outdated, buyers might not bother to check out the inside, even if it’s beautifully updated. A well-maintained exterior not only invites buyers to look further but also shapes their perception of the home’s value.

In the summer, the importance of curb appeal is even more pronounced. Natural light and greenery can show off your property at its best, making it stand out in a busy market. Simple touches like...

Diving into the hunt for a new home can be a bit daunting. Buying a house is a big deal—not only does it come with a hefty price tag, but it’s also a decision you’ll live with for a long time. You definitely want to end up feeling happy with your choice. Picking out a home is personal. Everyone has their own list of what’s important in a house. As you weigh the different features each potential home offers, take a moment to figure out what matters to you. What are you willing to compromise on, and what’s a dealbreaker? With that in mind, here are the top five features to consider when...

The mortgage market is expected to have reached its peak. A chorus of economists, industry experts, and market watchers believe that the Bank of Canada (BoC) will cut interest rates this year, allowing the conventional five-year fixed-rate mortgage to ease toward four percent, down from the six percent the Canadian economy has witnessed in the last several months.

As a result, homeowners might consider putting their homes on the open market, whether to upsize to a bigger home or take advantage of the accrued home equity. Of course, before erecting a for-sale sign in their front yard,...

Canadian summers offer ample opportunities to enjoy the warm weather, from lakeside gatherings and cottage weekends to neighbourhood barbecues and outdoor sports. Summer is also an ideal time for buying and selling homes, with the busy season often stretching from the Victoria Day weekend in May to Labour Day in early September. Selling your home in the summer months increases the likelihood of more showings. Longer daylight hours entice buyers to visit into the evening and linger, and the nice weather and lush landscapes make enhance your home’s home visual appeal, potentially attracting...

Let’s be honest: There is a lot of uncertainty in the current Canadian real estate market. Are home prices climbing, rising, or stagnating? Where will mortgage rates be by the end of the year? Will economic conditions improve as 2024 progresses? Indeed, there are many variables that buyers and sellers need to think about as they navigate through all the noise in the housing sector.

Research has shown that Canadian households understand that buying a home, whether a single-family house or a condo, is one of the best financial decisions you can make in your life. This is why young...

You’re about to move up into a home that better suits your lifestyle. Congratulations, it’s an exciting time! But before you can do that, you need to sell your current home. The goal of any seller is to get the highest sale price in the shortest amount of time. If that’s your objective, too, consider staging your home.

The numbers speak for themselves: according to a study from the Real Estate Staging Association, staged homes spend 73 per cent less time on the market, and staging your property could net you 25 per cent over the asking price. The reason staged homes can sell faster and...