To find the best places to live in Canada, you need to measure both the prospects for finding work, the cost of living, and the affordability of housing. Sure, weather matters, as do schools, culture, and leisure activities, but let’s be honest, if you can’t afford to pay the bills, nothing else matters. 5 Best … Read more

5 Tips for Paying Your Mortgage Faster – Buying a home is a dream come true for many, a plan which happens to be interrupted by a vicious span of 30 years of high monthly payments. Though having a fixed rate is a great way to keep the pain manageable, who wouldn’t want to pay … Read more

Canadian Mortgage Rates Today – Industry and bank experts are unanimous in their predictions for 2012 Canadian mortgage rates – they will increase! What is the reason for an increase in rates? Over the past two years, the Canadian economy has been relatively stable, despite the economic downturn in the US. However, with the financial … Read more

Avoid Paying Realtor Fees – As great as having a Realtor on your side to help you sell your home, the reality is that in today’s housing marking, many homeowners cannot afford to pay the high cost of Realtor commissions, which average between 3-6% of the total sale. To sell a $200,000 home in Canada, … Read more