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Valentine’s Day in Your New Home
Valentine’s Day in your new home comes with one big perk — it’s yours. You set the mood. You decide the timing. You don’t have
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How Reverse Mortgages Can Fit Your Retirement Plan
If you want extra cash in retirement without selling your home, a reverse mortgage can be one way to use your home equity. This tool
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Preparing Your Home for Spring Before the Snow Melts
If you’re thinking about preparing your home for spring before the snow melts, you should start now. Early prep cuts down on repairs later. It
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Understanding Offer Conditions During a Home Purchase
When you make an offer to buy a home, you’ll face standard conditions that most contracts include. These conditions protect you and give you time
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How Much House You Can Afford Before You Start Shopping
Buying a home is likely the biggest financial commitment you’ll ever make. Before you start looking at listings or walking through open houses, figure out
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Bank of Canada Holds Rate at 2.25%
The Bank of Canada interest rate announcement today came as expected: the central bank kept the overnight rate at 2.25%. This was the first official
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What To Consider When Your Home Is Damaged By Snow
Snow damage home can hit fast. A big storm loads weight on your roof, ice pushes under shingles, eaves troughs can bend, windows draft. You
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Simple Fixes for a Drafty House
Your home feeling cold and drafty in winter means your heating is working harder than it should. Drafty house problems are common in older homes
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The Real Deal on Painted Floors and Outdoor Decks
Painted floors and patio decks are making a bold comeback, turning ordinary surfaces into eye-catching design statements. From vibrant patterns on concrete patios to textured,