When designer Amy Elbaum was brought on by her clients to revamp their 1950s ranch-style home, the backyard was in desperate need of a makeover.

Toronto is North America’s fourth-largest city, but it’s tops when it comes to the number of cranes soaring high above its rapidly changing urban centre.

Obviously it’s not Toronto or Vancouver, but can you guess which Canadian city was crowned the most affordable out of 35 cities on either side of the Canada-US border?

There is no one-size-fits-all mortgage plan that will work for everyone. Find one that’s perfect for you with these tips from a mortgage broker.

Author Niki Jabbour give us her edible container gardening recommendations based on nine common growing scenarios.

When it comes to home renovations, ‘as seen on TV’ isn’t always reality.

From lower five-year bond yields to a more dovish Bank of Canada, here’s why experts suggest Canadian consumers could be seeing lower and lower mortgage rates this year.

Condos are the entryway to property ownership for many in the pricey Toronto housing market — but sales of new units are crumbling with prices now higher than a growing number of would-be buyers can afford to pay for a starter home.

Smart real estate purchases are like fine wine: time makes them better.

The United Bldg. will be a 55-storey, mixed-use office, retail and condominium tower with 759 residences starting on the 10th floor.

To demonstrate how BC real estate sales activity has dropped off in the 14 months since policymakers changed the qualification process for uninsured mortgages, a provincial real estate association has drawn a line in the sand — or rather, a chart

An exclusive new address will be joining the prestigious Rocabella dynasty — a master-planned urban oasis in the heart of downtown Montreal.

A broker assists a client during the mortgage application process to determine the best payment schedules, terms and other mortgage components for their needs, including the most competitive interest rate.

The stunning space feels more like a spacious, luxurious condo than a recreational vehicle.

Canada’s stress test for uninsured mortgages has been under fire from the real estate industry, but it appears policymakers are unlikely to budge and scrap the year-old measure.

Livabl spoke to realtor and mortgage advisor for their advice on surviving a bidding war — and knowing when to walk away.