BY: Rebecca Alberico 📷 When you think of Stratford, Ontario, the first thing that probably comes to mind is the world-renowned Stratford Festival(formerly S...

BY: Tori McNeely Seasons come and go, as do houses on the market! Curb appeal, less competition and serious buyers are just some of the many benefits to list...

By Brittany Stager If there is one season I love the most, it’s fall. Chunky knit sweaters, plush blankets, pumpkin spice lattes and UGGs; all my favourite i...

By Micah Rakoff Bellman Whether you're thinking of selling this fall or just looking to extend the beauty of your summer garden, you might be concerned about...

By Sara Smith Everyone loves walking into a home that smells amazing. Unfortunately, many products, such as aerosol room sprays, plug-in units or wax melts, ...

By Good Brown for REALTOR.ca If there's one part of the house where clutter can quickly build up, it's the kitchen. With so many tools, cookware and gadgets,...

By Micah Rakoff Bellman for REALTOR.ca If you're a millennial considering buying your first home, congratulations! You're probably excited until you remember...

By Dave Pankew When it comes to “pride of ownership” in any Canadian home or neighbourhood, there are traditionally two universal elements required: time and...

When you own your home, things are going to break and, unless you want to spend your money on visits from a neighborhood handyman, you’re going to need to fi...

BY Wendy Helfenbaum. Wendy is a Montreal-based journalist, content strategist and TV producer who covers real estate, architecture, design, DIY, travel and g...

By: Wendy Helfenbaum Via REALTOR.ca Wendy Helfenbaum is a Montreal-based journalist, content strategist and TV producer who covers real estate, architecture,...

Hunting for a new home online is a great place to start your search, but it should not be your end all be all. Good listing agents are excellent at highlight...

So you've decided you're ready to buy a home. Now the real work begins—saving enough money for a down payment. “It's absolutely critical the down payment is ...

“Refinancing” is a scary word for many people, but that shouldn’t be the case for you. For many homeowners, refinancing can not only lower your monthly payme...

Moving into a new home is an exciting time, and you’re probably daydreaming about decor and paint schemes and new furniture. But before you get into the fun ...

Refinancing your mortgage is something most homeowners consider at least once throughout the lifespan of their home loan. It allows you to pay off your previ...

Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned veteran, the negotiation part of the transaction can be a little daunting and stressful. However, it is ...

You’ve most likely heard the rule: Save for a 20-percent down payment before you buy a home. The logic behind saving 20 percent is solid, as it shows that yo...

Unfortunately, our homes don’t always grow with us. What may have initially worked fine for a single person, a young couple’s starter home, or a family with ...

Ever get the itch to do a DIY project? Whenever we do, our favorites involve getting outdoors and mixing up our landscaping features. Whether it's as simple ...