Innovating Canada
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Mortgage Protection Can Help Protect One of Your Biggest Investments
With the increasingly high costs of home ownership, Canadians may want to consider mortgage and line of credit protection insurance. Optional mortgage and line of credit protection insurance can help pay off or pay down an outstanding mortgage or line of credit balance if an unexpected, covered event occurs during the coverage term, such as...
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How a Home Inspection Can Save You from Headaches (Literally)
Buying a home is likely the biggest investment you’ll ever make. Protect it with a home inspection and indoor air quality test. Professional inspection companies, such as Inch By Inch Inspections, provide detailed insight into the property you’re purchasing. Since inspectors vary in experience and thoroughness, make sure to engage a reputable inspection company. Inch By Inch offers home and commercial property inspections, indoor air quality testing, mould remediation, and asbestos testing, all...
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How First-Time Buyers Can Make Their Space Work Harder
From space-saving design to financing flexibility, first-time buyers are rethinking how they furnish–and where they start. For many first-time home buyers, the excitement of getting the keys is quickly followed by a new kind of stress: figuring out how to furnish a space that’s often smaller, more expensive, and meant to last far longer than any rental ever did. “Decision paralysis...
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Scott McGillivray Shares His Top Advice for First-Time Buyers
Real estate expert Scott McGillivray explains the biggest mistakes first-time buyers make and the financial fundamentals that can help Canadians purchase their first home with confidence 1. From your experience, what is the biggest mistake first-time buyers tend to make early in the home-buying process? Honestly, the biggest mistake is falling in love with a property before...
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Flooring Tips Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Know
The right flooring choice affects comfort, maintenance, and resale value. Here’s what first-time home buyers should consider before installing new floors. Buying your first home comes with countless decisions, and flooring is one of the most important. It influences your home’s style, comfort, maintenance needs, and even long-term value. For first-time buyers, balancing budget, durability, aesthetics, and resale...
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Why Move-In Ready Net Zero Homes Are the Smart Choice
As Canadians leave major cities seeking affordability and quality of life, many are choosing quick-possession homes that are stylish, functional, and energy-efficient. Many home buyers have their sights set on St. Thomas, a growing community near London, Ont., which offers excellent value. What’s not to like about affordable homes with more living space? A quiet, small-town lifestyle,...
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How the Right Agent Can Open Doors for First-Time Home Buyers
Buying a first home is a thrilling milestone — and a daunting one. Choosing the right real estate agent will help a homebuyer proceed with confidence. Purchasing a first home is a huge moment in anyone’s life — both thrilling and daunting. That makes it especially important first-time buyers work with a real estate agent with the...
