On Jan. 1, the Government of Canada’s Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act came into effect. The new law aims to prevent non-Canadians and corporations controlled by non-Canadians from purchasing some, but not all, residential property in Canada in 2023 & 2024. The Federal Government hopes the Act will expand real estate supply and make homes more affordable for Canadians.    But considering the law’s geographic restrictions and its plentiful list of exemptions (both outlined below), I predict the impact on Canada’s housing market will be ..read more

While you might think selling your home in winter is harder, with the right considerations it doesn’t have to be! When selling your home during warmer months, the focus is typically on curb appeal and gardening, as well as having bright colors and patterns to draw out different rooms. While curb appeal should not be forgotten in winter months, the focus should be centered on creating a warm, comfortable, and welcoming space. You can do this through the following: Curb Appeal – If you live in an area that receives high amounts of snow, be diligent about keeping your sidewalk and driveways ..read more

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Home renovations can increase the value or habitability of your home. But remodelling projects can be pricey depending on the scale, labour, type of home, permits, and cost of materials. For these reasons, many people consider ..read more

Did You Know? The average Canadian owes $23,000 in consumer debt and has at least 2 credit cards. Source: CBC.ca If you live paycheque to paycheque, the idea of somehow having enough money to invest and eventually have financial freedom seems about the furthest thing possible ..read more

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