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Welcome to the one stop shop for Canadian real estate advice: this section covers everything from financing a home, mortgage information and the future of Canadian real estate, not to mention some helpful tips and tricks articles from the pros.

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2
Dec
2023

Real Advice With Rita: Renew vs. Refinance, Winter Maintenance, Holiday Lights, and Downsizing

Rita is back with answers to your real estate, décor, and general home questi...

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By Rita
28
Nov
2023

Finding the Right REALTOR® for You: 10 Important Questions to Ask

Buying or selling a property requires fiery passion, steely confidence, curio...

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By Jules Torti
23
Nov
2023

8 Costs to Consider When Buying and Renovating to Sell

Renovating a home to sell—buying a fixer-upper, putting in your own sweat equ...

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By Wendy Helfenbaum
3
Nov
2023

Real Advice With Rita: Listing Commercial Properties, Market Forecast, Stigmatized Homes, and Pest Control

Rita is back with answers to your décor, real estate, and general home questi...

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By Rita
19
Oct
2023

5 Common Property Title Issues You May Run Into

Once your offer to purchase has been accepted, your financing has been approv...

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By Wendy Helfenbaum
12
Oct
2023

Understanding Cultural Differences in Real Estate Transactions

When you’re buying, selling, or renting a property in Canada, here are ...

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By Tamara George
9
Oct
2023

Differences Between Using a Mortgage Broker and Going Directly to Lenders

In this article, we cover: What’s the difference between a mortgage broker an...

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By Mary Ann Boateng
29
Sep
2023

Real Advice With Rita: Offers, Surveys, Homework Nooks and Fall Home Maintenance

Hello Rita, I’m interested in buying a property, but it needs a lot of work t...

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By Rita
7
Sep
2023

8 Things to Think About Before Running a Short-Term Rental

Ever stayed in an Airbnb or VRBO property and thought “I could totally do thi...

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By Tamara George
6
Sep
2023

Understanding the Difference Between Condos, Apartments, and Freehold

Condos, apartments, co-ops, and freeholds. They can all feel somewhat similar...

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By Mary Ann Boateng
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