Homes are increasingly becoming our sanctuaries, and in a world where space is at a premium, maximizing every square inch is more vital than ever. A loft space is a hidden gem that is often overlooked. As homeowners and interior designers seek to utilize every nook and cranny, the loft has evolved from a mere…

Wondering what’s driving the housing price increase in Nova Scotia. The Nova Scotia real estate market recorded an unprecedented boom during the coronavirus pandemic. In the first two years of the public health crisis, house prices soared, and home sales climbed. Conditions slowed in 2022 amid the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) inflation-busting rate hikes. The…

The big question on everyone’s lips seems to be, will the Bank of Canada cut interest rates this year? The Bank has raised the benchmark interest rate by nearly 500 basis points since early 2022 in its quest to vanquish inflation in the Canadian economy. In July, the central bank pulled the trigger on a…

What is the state of the Toronto real estate market today?  As the Bank of Canada’s inflation-fighting tightening cycle hardly made a dent in one of the world’s largest and most expensive housing markets, prospective homebuyers might wonder when the best opportunity would be to acquire a residential property in this climate before prices surge…

Millions of Canadians are striving to achieve the dream of homeownership. Indeed, owning a home comes with many benefits. But, of course, the chief advantages are building equity, not paying rent, and doing what you want (for the most part) on your residential property. At the same time, homeowners possess several responsibilities beyond mortgage payments….

For years, Canada’s industrial real estate industry has played a vital role in the nation’s overall economic growth, supporting a wide range of fields that are the engines of domestic and international trade and commercial activities. Even in today’s financial climate, Canada enjoys post-pandemic economic stability, with industrial real estate being crucial to this growth….

Second quarter comeback was cut short by rate hikes; value-driven buyers drawn to detached housing as affordability improved Upward momentum served to mitigate the decline in values of detached houses in Toronto, Vancouver and Fraser Valley in the first half of the year, but average price fell short of last year’s levels in most neighbourhoods,…

The Canadian real estate market has seen significant price increases in recent years, particularly in major cities like Vancouver and Toronto. This growth has boosted home equity for many homeowners. With rising home values comes a noticeable uptick in home equity loans. Many homeowners are tapping into their home equity to finance everything from renovations…

When owning a house, focus is always placed on the home’s upper levels. Now we’re turning the tables and talking about the lower floor, the basement! Finishing a basement is a significant decision for homeowners, as it involves transforming an underutilized space into a functional and valuable part of the home. While basements often start…

Few things are as rewarding as growing your own food. Believe it or not, anyone can grow veggies at home, even when you live in an apartment. But there are a few things to keep in mind. To successfully grow vegetables in your condo, you need to plan for your space, choose the right plants…