Guides

The real estate market can be confusing, whether you’re a first time homebuyer or a seasoned pro. Unsure when to list your home? How about questions you should ask before renovating your condo? Here, find everything you need as a homebuyer and homeowner to guide you through the purchase process and help you make the most out of your new home.

What you’ll spend on the 10 most common home renovation projects

Kelsey Pudloski June 9, 2019

The 2019 US Houzz & Home report sheds some light on how much dough homeowners are actually spending.
9 common problems a home inspector might find in your house

Jenny Morris June 5, 2019

A home inspector doesn’t have to smash down walls to see what’s lurking behind them.
Here’s what happens to the house after a divorce in Canada

Jenny Morris June 3, 2019

Who gets what when the relationship dissolves? A divorce lawyer breaks it down.
The best paint colors for boosting your home’s resale value

Kelsey Pudloski May 31, 2019

Realtors will often tell their clients to look past cosmetic issues, but color psychology is real and it can cost you thousands of dollars off the sale price of your home.
12 do’s and don’ts to boost a low credit score (and qualify for a mortgage)

Jenny Morris May 22, 2019

If your credit score is less than 650, you will run into issues qualifying with traditional lenders for a mortgage. Follow these steps to give it a boost.
17 curb appeal ideas that will entice homebuyers

Kelsey Pudloski May 19, 2019

Spring is the perfect season for an exterior home makeover.
A first-time homebuyer’s guide to land transfer and property tax in Ontario

Jenny Morris May 17, 2019

Property taxes are one of the many costs that come with homeownership. An expert spills what first-time homebuyer’s need to know.
What to expect at your first open house: Tips and etiquette for first-time homebuyers

Jenny Morris May 9, 2019

Get in the game with these tips from four Toronto-based realtors.
WTF are interest rates? A first-time homebuyer’s guide

Jenny Morris May 2, 2019

With the help of Toronto-based mortgage agent Lisa Okun, we’re breaking down WTF interest rates actually are.
How to battle burnout when you’re saving for a downpayment

Jenny Morris April 29, 2019

Feeling burnt out? A personal finance pro shares her sustainable approach to saving.
8 tips for dealing with jealousy when your friends are buying houses (and you aren’t!)

Jenny Morris April 25, 2019

Suffering from house-envy? A financial planner and psychotherapist share eight tips for keeping the green-eyed monster at bay.
A first-time homebuyer’s guide to closing costs in Canada

Jenny Morris April 18, 2019

Closing costs can really add up if you aren’t prepared for them.
Can Canadian first-time homebuyers get into the market with student loan debt?

Jenny Morris April 15, 2019

The bad news: if you want to get into the property market with student debt, it won’t be a walk in the park. The good news: it’s possible.
This seller’s guide to home showings will help you get your space buyer-ready

Livabl April 10, 2019

Before you even plant that ‘for sale’ sign on the front lawn, there’s plenty of groundwork to do to prepare your listing for showings.
These are the best times of the year to buy and sell a home

Jenny Morris April 10, 2019

The housing market is notoriously seasonal, and research shows it pays to pay attention to what season, month, day of the week, and even specific calendar dates you plan to buy and sell.
3 strategies for bouncing back when your dream home offer is rejected by the seller

Livabl April 6, 2019

The process of submitting offers and taking part in bidding wars inevitably leads to rejection for some. Not every buyer can win, yet it still hurts when your offer isn’t the one.