Your Home Insurance Probably Covers Wildfires But Not How You Think
Most policies include fire damage, but the fine print around evacuation costs and timing could surprise you. Standard home insurance in Canada covers wildfire damage…
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Mortgage rates jumped in April making homebuying harder everywhere
Rising rates and home prices squeezed buyers across Canada last month, with Ottawa hit hardest. April was brutal for anyone trying to buy a home…
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Your landlord’s insurance won’t cover your stuff when it burns down
Most Canadian renters think they're covered. They're not, and finding out costs thousands. Here's what nobody tells you when you sign a lease: your landlord's…
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Wildfire Insurance Shock: Your Premiums Just Jumped 8.6%
Canadian home insurance rates spiked hard this year, and wildfires are a big reason why. Home insurance premiums shot up 8.6% nationally in the first…
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Your house is worth less than your mortgage now what
Falling home prices left you underwater on your mortgage — here's how to navigate renewal without panic. If your house is suddenly worth less than…
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Airbnb hosting looks easy until you read the fine print
That spare room could pay your mortgage, but most first-time hosts have no idea what they're signing up for. Short-term rental hosting promises easy money…
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Skip the realtor and pocket $25k? Here’s what actually happens
On a $500k home sale, you could save serious money going solo—if you're prepared for the work. Real estate commissions typically run 5-7% of your…
