When it comes to ex-pat communities worldwide, few are as prosperous and thriving as the ones in Canada. This is definitely a country that has a lot to offer for all kinds of professionals from around…
Home Insurance 101
By aha insurance Unlike car insurance, home insurance isn’t “strictly” mandatory. You aren’t legally required to have home insurance to live in a house—but if you have a mortgage, then your lender wil…
Obtaining the best mortgage rate could be easier than you think
MortgagePro©: Get the banks competing for your business Think about your last major purchase. Perhaps it was a trip (remember those?), a car, or maybe a couch to make movie nights better. How much tim…
5 Signs You Are Ready to Move to a Larger Home
Are you dreaming of a larger home, but are still uncertain whether you should take that step and invest in a bigger living space? How will you know that you are making the right decision? Here are 5 s…
Buying: The Offer and Beyond
Homebuying is a lot like a relationship; it may take months, even years to find ‘The One’ and once you do, there are a specific set of rules for engagement that follow. First comes love, then comes th…
Buying: Do’s and Don’ts
Buying your first home is such an exciting time, but it can also be nerve-wracking, especially if you don’t know what to expect. With this handy list of Do’s and Don’ts at your fingertips, you’ll navi…
3 Things You Need to Know About Negotiating
You’ve just received an offer on your house – now what? Knowing how to negotiate like a pro is the difference between closing the deal or having it fall through. So how do you negotiate a deal that wo…
What Agents Don’t Want You to Know About Double Ended Deals
In real estate, a double-ended deal occurs when an agent represents both the buyer and the seller in the same transaction. This practice has long been under scrutiny as it creates an impossible scenar…
Cape Breton, Nova Scotia: A Golfer’s Paradise
On the East Coast of Canada lies a hidden gem – an island with a tiny population and some of the best golfing destinations in the country (dare I say North America). No, I’m not talking about Pr…
The Most Expensive Homes For Sale in Every Province
From monstrous mansions in Vancouver and Montreal, countryside castles in rural Alberta and oceanside estates in PEI and Nova Scotia – if you’ve got many millions burning a hole in your po…