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Buying a Home

The Cheapest Houses You Can Buy in January 2023

Is buying a house in 2023 one of your goals? Can't afford it? Here's where you can find something that fits your budget.

Doug Murray

January 9, 2023

House in Cape Breton overlooking the water

Real Estate

The Hottest Real Estate Markets in Canada Right Now

The hottest real estate markets in Canada might not be where you expect.

Doug Murray

November 1, 2022

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Buying a Home

How to Save for a Down Payment in These Canadian Provinces

Buying a house isn’t cheap. But, if you’re flexible about where you live, your down payment will be much, much lower.

Doug Murray

October 13, 2022

Real Estate

This is How the Average Canadian’s Net Worth Stacks Up to Home...

Looking to buy a new home but wonder how your net worth will impact the deal? Location may be your answer.

Doug Murray

September 6, 2022

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Buying a Home

Buying a House With Multiple Owners? 10 Things You’ll Want to...

Consider these things before buying a property with a friend, parent or sibling.

Doug Murray

August 26, 2022

Real Estate

10 Incredibly Cheap Homes for Sale in the East Coast

Canada’s East Coast has all kinds of options for buying your first home — some are even under $60,000.

Doug Murray

July 20, 2022

A person holding a set of keys in front of a cardboard house

Buying a Home

How Bank of Canada’s Higher Interest Rates Will Impact Your...

This week the Bank of Canada announced that it was raising interest rates. Here's how it might impact you.

Doug Murray

July 14, 2022

A big house in the suburbs with a green lawn

Real Estate

This is What $1 Million Gets You in Big Cities Across Canada...

Dreaming of living in a big city? See how far a budget of $1 million stretches in major Canadian cities.

Doug Murray

July 12, 2022

Scott McGillivray

Do You Really Need a Home Inspection? Scott McGillivray Says…

Trying to decide whether or not you should get a home inspection? Here's what Scott McGillivray has to say.

Scott McGillivray

April 14, 2022

Real Estate

What to Look Out for in the Toronto Real Estate Market for...

We spoke to the experts to find out what to look for in the Toronto real estate market for summer 2022.

Doug Murray

April 9, 2022

A snow-covered house in the countryside against a mountainous backdrop during sunset.

Real Estate

10 Things First-Time Homebuyers Should Consider Before Buying...

Buying property outside the city is not as straightforward as it seems. Consider these critical factors first.

Doug Murray

March 3, 2022

Real Estate

The Cheapest Houses for Sale in Canada Right Now by Province

Buyers have started looking at more affordable markets and the most surprising places have become hot housing markets.

Doug Murray

January 2, 2022