Sloan Van Mierlo

Owning a home is a significant milestone — and one bonus is that it can come with significant tax savings! However, making the most of offerings like the Principal Residence Exemption can be tricky, ...

Ask any homeowner about what they would like to change about their home, and most will say, “How much time do you have? Home improvements (cue Tim Allen) or home remodeling projects can stem...

The chill in Canada’s housing market could be thawing sooner than expected. Interest rates are dropping.1 Pent-up demand is building.2 Sales are starting to heat up.3 And a potentially electrifying set of mortgage rules just went into...

For many homebuyers, multigenerational living used to be considered an option of last resort: it was a route families took only when they needed to ride out a financial storm or care for ailing...

Selling your home quickly and at the right price takes more than just listing it online. To draw in potential buyers and secure top offers, your home needs to stand out. That’s where home...

A recent survey found that 25% of Canadian homeowners have a renovation project planned in the coming year.1 If you’re among them, you know that embarking on home improvements can be both exciting and...

Story by Yelena Moroz Alpert 2024 Conventional wisdom holds that painting white walls is a smart move as you prep your house for sale, so that buyers can see it as a blank canvas....

With home prices and rates still relatively high, securing a mortgage can feel daunting––even to the most experienced borrowers. But don’t let that deter you: If other homebuyers’ experiences are any indication, odds are...

Whether you’re putting your home on the market in a few weeks or a few years, strategic upgrades can make all the difference. But you don’t have to embark on a major remodel to...