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Why Are Some Homes Harder to Insure?
Why are some residences more difficult to insure? Age, roof, electricity, location, and other factors you should consider before buying.
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10 Lessons We Only Truly Learn After Owning a Home
10 aspects of homeownership that only become apparent after we’ve settled into our new house or condo, from maintenance to compromises, and the emotional connection we develop with our homes.
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Are You Making the Best Use of Your Yard?
Your landscaping can do so much more than just add visual appeal to your yard: discover how it can absorb rainwater runoff, reduce heat, and simplify maintenance.
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The Most Unusual Rooms Found in Old Homes
Mysterious staircases, underground passages, and root cellars: the strange rooms that bear witness to the history of century-old houses.
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Do Trees Enhance a Property’s Perceived Value?
Can trees really raise a property’s value? Learn why they’re a quality-of-life and landscaping must-have.
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How Much Does Maintaining a House Really Cost?
Learn how much money you should allot annually for home maintenance to avoid unpleasant financial surprises.
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Is it Better to Buy the Nicest House on the Block… or the One in Need of Some Attention?
A less-than-ideal house in a highly desirable neighbourhood typically has more potential for long-term appreciation.
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Is Just Before Fall the Right Time to Buy a Property?
Is now, before fall, a good time to purchase real estate? Discover the advantages of buying before the end of the summer and what to look out for.
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Signs of a Well-Managed Condominium Building… and Signs of Underlying Problems
How can you tell if a condo building is properly managed? Discover which signs are positive… and which might mean trouble.
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Common Features in Québec Homes That Surprise New Residents
Sheds, basements, and other things about houses in Québec that initially astonish newcomers.
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10 Advantages New Homeowners Discover Only After Moving In
The 10 advantages people discover after purchasing a property that make homeownership even more rewarding.
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Is There Really Such a Thing as the Perfect Neighbour?
Discover if the ideal neighbour truly exists and how the neighbourhood impacts quality of life and a property’s value.