By: HomeStars on March 23, 2021Why both homeowners and contractors need to be insured during renovationsFailing to hire a contractor with insurance when doing renovations can put both you and your home at risk.
By: Ellen Roseman on March 16, 2021Ellen Roseman: The art of the bully offer. How and when to use it to get the house you wantHouse prices are going up at a brisk pace in many Canadian cities. This makes it harder for first-time buyers to get into the market at an affordable price.
By: Leah Golob on March 12, 2021Ontarians with usage-based insurance can now be penalized for risky drivingUntil recently, usage-based insurance was only a positive reinforcement tool in Ontario. That’s no longer the case.
By: Zandile Chiwanza on March 11, 2021When is the best time to buy a house? Spring is in the air, which means homeownership is top of mind for many Canadians. But when’s the best time to buy?
By: Joel Kranc on March 11, 2021Protect your home from water damage, and save on insurance in the processThere are several affordable ways you can prevent water damage, and save on insurance in the process.
By: Renee Sylvestre-Williams on March 10, 2021Is now the time to pounce on a five-year fixed-rate mortgage?With bond yields on the rise, five-year fixed rates are set to follow suit. Is now the time to lock in?
By: Renee Sylvestre-Williams on March 9, 2021Eight things to know when buying your first homeNow more than ever, it’s important for first-time buyers to be savvy when entering the real estate market.
By: Sadaf Ahsan on March 8, 2021How can women regain the economic ground they’ve lost to the pandemic?The pandemic has pushed women’s participation in the labour force to its lowest point in three decades.
By: LowestRates.ca Staff on March 8, 2021REPORT: Here’s how to save on car insurance as you ageWith age comes wisdom — and lower car insurance costs.
By: Caitlin McCormack on March 5, 2021Everything you need to know when buying car insuranceA lot of terminology will get thrown around when you set up a policy. Know what it all means and how it will affect you.