This realtor created a Tinder for property co-ownership
“You shouldn’t meet someone online once and jump into a purchase, any more than you would go on one Tinder date and agree to get married”
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I’ve spent six years earthquake-proofing my house in anticipation of B.C.’s Big One
Experts warn of a one-in-three chance of Victoria being shaken by earthquakes in the next 50 years. I’m doing all I can to prepare.
The Move: From Toronto’s rental grind to a quaint corner store in Quebec
When Hamza and Tatjana were priced out of the GTA, they found a more convenient way of life in La Belle Province
In the latest real estate scam, homes are being sold behind owners’ backs. Here’s how.
What is total title fraud and how does it work? A Canadian insurance investigator explains.
The Move: Why this cramped Toronto couple made the move to Moncton
Living and working within 650 square feet was a squeeze for Julie Gauthier and Adrian Sampson. So they headed for New Brunswick.
This snow-white castle in B.C. could be yours for $1.65 million
The story behind one of Canada’s most regal listings reads like a DIY fairy tale
My Prediction: Rent-to-own will transform how Canadians buy and sell homes
Archaic rules keep homeownership out of reach for millions. That’s about to change.
I’m a 27-year-old student who moved in with an 86-year-old to save on rent
"That family hierarchy doesn’t exist between us—we treat each other as equals."
An Edmonton couple refitted their home to be completely net zero
The converted 1950s box bungalow now generates as much energy as it uses
Rent or buy? An expert weighs in on the sky-high rental market
The deputy chief economist with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation on Canada’s most expensive places to rent and the future of housing