You have done your initial research; have been pre-approved for a mortgage and have a fairly good idea about what kind of home you can afford to buy. Now you want to quickly start checking out all the available options.

As you commence what can be a long-drawn-out …

Given the existing market conditions, buying a home in Canada currently constitutes one of the biggest, if not the biggest, purchase an individual or a family would indulge in during their lifetime. For this and other reasons, it is important to be aware of the key considerations that go …

Last week, the Bank of Canada announced its steepest interest rate cut, slashing it policy rate by 50 basis points to 3.75 percent. With the exception of the pandemic, such a drop in the key interest rates was last seen during the height of the financial crisis in 2009.

The unseasonable warmth of this fall season, quite similar to last year, is only one of the many serious manifestations of the undeniable and existential threat posed by global climate change, which continues to impact lives here in Canada and around the world.

Thankfully, governments at the municipal, …

The inviting sounds of crackling wood or the riveting sight of glowing embers in a dying fire. Cozy fireside chats with friends or family. Sleepovers with fun-filled marshmallow roasting sessions. Or just a solitary but warm interlude spent reading or relaxing next to a roaring fire.

A home’s …

Last week, we shared information on some of the key aspects to consider when insuring your home for the first time or modifying your existing home insurance policy.

As mentioned earlier, climate change-driven extreme weather events and the costs of climate adaptation will continue to significantly impact insurance and …

Even as adequate housing supply and affordability continue to remain top of mind for many Canadians, for those of our readers who are fortunate to be homeowners or are considering buying a home in the near future, the importance of getting your home insured cannot be stressed enough.

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Last week, our guest author—Marilyn Monteiro, a Licensed Paralegal at Monteiro Paralegal Services, shared some insights into the key considerations Ontario landlords should keep in mind when renting out their property.

We continue with that theme this week by sharing information that is relevant and useful for prospective …

Being a homeowner entails considerable responsibility, especially if you plan to rent out a property you own. As with most scenarios involving legal implications, both landlords and tenants need to have a basic understanding of the rights and responsibilities relevant to residential tenancies in Ontario.

This week, guest …

The wide-ranging impacts of global climate change continue to manifest themselves in extreme weather events, such as wildfires, unseasonable rain and flooding, etc. causing widespread devastation, here in Canada, and elsewhere. This has considerably driven up home insurance costs in the last few years, and to some extent, fueled …