CRA Rules and Taxes Did you know? Most Canadians pay their fair share of taxes, says CRA, but the agency has detected some who are avoiding paying taxes related to real estate transactions. According to CRA audits over the last
CRA Rules and Taxes
Watch Out for Carbon Monoxide In Your Home
Watch Out for Carbon Monoxide In Your Home Carbon Monoxide (CO) is invisible and odourless, so you can’t actually “watch out for it”. However, you should monitor for it because an excessive build-up of this gas in your home can
What Type of New Home Are You Qualified to Buy?
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DIY Home Security
The Basics of Do-it-Yourself Video-based Home Security According to law enforcement experts, a video-based home security system is significantly more effective than a simple alarm system. The reason is obvious. Burglars don’t want their crimes captured on video, which can
Beware of Over-Downsizing or Over-Upsizing
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Creating a Practical Home Office
Creating a Practical Home Office Is your home office the dining room table? Is it anywhere you can sit down undisturbed with your laptop? If so, you might be interested in converting a room or nook into a dedicated home
5 Ways to Make the Selling Process Stress-Free
5 Ways to Make the Selling Process Stress-Free For some homeowners, the process of listing, showing, and selling their home can be stressful. Fortunately, there is plenty you can do to make it much less nerve-racking—and even exciting and enjoyable.
How a Professional Chef Would Remodel Your Kitchen
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Subtle Signs it May Be Time to Sell
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Should You Rent Out Part of Your Home?
Should You Rent Out Part of Your Home? Have you ever considered renting out a room to a student or renovating your basement into a self-contained rental apartment? It’s a big decision. There are many pros and cons to consider.