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Should Canada scale back or phase out the CMHC? Here’s what the experts are saying

Livabl November 28, 2013

What if the federal government no longer backed mortgages?
Top 7 secret rooms we’d love to hide out in

Livabl November 24, 2013

Even the architects of Wayne Manor would be impressed with these spaces.
Dare to climb Australia’s stairway to heaven

Livabl November 23, 2013

Unfortunately, this surreal public art installation is just an optical illusion.
7 strangely specific beds for fussy sleepers

Livabl November 17, 2013

Whatever your sleeping kink is, there’s a bed out there for you.
CREB: Calgary home sales and prices rose once again in October

Livabl November 4, 2013

The average sale price of a Calgary condo climbed 24.35 in October 2012 over October 2013.
Top 7 balconies worth looking up to

Livabl November 3, 2013

From overhanging swimming pools to underground patios, these balconies offer more than just an impressive view.
Seattle man takes micro-living to the next level with 182-square-foot ‘pico-dwelling’

Livabl October 29, 2013

The ultra-tiny home is a converted storage space with eight different useful spaces.
How a 3D printer can build a 2,500-square-foot house in less than a day

Livabl October 28, 2013

The house would also cost less and be more energy-efficient.
Cliffhanger: Five properties perched on precipices

Livabl October 27, 2013

Despite the magnificent views, these houses are veering a little too close to the edge for comfort.
17 of the most mesmerizing building GIFs

Livabl October 27, 2013

Is it pronounced with a hard “G” or do you say “Jif,” like the peanut butter?
No rate hike, but Bank of Canada warns the housing market is at risk of a correction

Livabl October 23, 2013

The surprising strength of the Canadian housing market isn’t exactly good news to the country’s central bank.
Nightmare on your street: 7 real-life haunted houses and hotels

Livabl October 20, 2013

Grab a bowl of bite-sized candy bars and prepare to be scared.
Top 7 suspended rooms we’d love to hang out in

Livabl October 6, 2013

Hanging a room over a larger one is a great way to save space. A suspended room on its own is just plain cool.
We’re giving these top 7 showers a standing ovation

Livabl September 29, 2013

In the past, we’ve shared with you our favorite bathtubs, but today we’re standing up for showers.
Dig these 6 awesome underground homes

Livabl September 22, 2013

You don’t need to be a paranoid hermit to appreciate these buried abodes.
Canada’s 5 most unusual real estate listings from the past year

Livabl September 20, 2013

You know the housing market is in pretty good shape when hobbit houses and murder homes are getting bought up.