September 2026

A down payment is still required when purchasing a home, but the money does not necessarily have to come entirely from years of personal savings. Depending on their circumstances, buyers may be able to use financial gifts from family members, registered savings plans, borrowed funds, existing home equity, or alternative financing options to help ma...

A property survey provides a clear picture of where your land begins and ends. It establishes the legal boundaries of a property using title records, registered plans, historical survey documents, and physical boundary markers identified by a licensed surveyor.

The primary purpose of a property survey is to establish the legal bou...

For buyers who assumed a single-family detached home had permanently moved out of reach, the current market may be worth another look. Changing conditions are creating opportunities for households that may have felt priced out just a short time ago.

Growing families may need extra bedrooms, larger living areas or m...