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    Illustration for a step-by-step guide to selling your home in Ontario, from hiring an agent through closing.

    Selling real estate

    A step-by-step guide to selling your home in Ontario

    Selling a home is one of the biggest transactions most Ontarians will experience in their lifetime. In addition to the challenge of moving, the sheer size of the transaction — the money involved, the paperwork, the legal ramifications — can be overwhelming. Fortunately, Ontarians successfully sell their homes all the time. They do so with the help of an abundance of available resources, and by understanding the basic steps of the process. In this blog, we'll break the big task of selling your home in Ontario into a series of manageable steps.

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    Joel Fox

    Co-founder and COO

    Illustration for a guide on renting versus buying a hot water tank in Canada, weighing cost, contracts, and title implications.

    Home finance

    Renting vs. Owning: A comprehensive guide to hot water tanks in Canada

    A reliable and efficient hot water supply is crucial for daily comfort and domestic functionality. As homeowners in Canada navigate the decision-making process, a key consideration emerges: should you rent or own your hot water tank?

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    Joel Fox

    Co-founder and COO

    Illustration of red flags to watch for when buying a house in Ontario, from foundation cracks to unpermitted renovations.

    Buying real estate

    10 red flags when buying a house: A homebuyer guide

    Buying a new home can be one of the most stressful experiences in life. But it doesn’t need to be. In this article, we will reveal the top 10 red flags when buying a house to look out for to minimize your risk of buying a ‘money-pit.’ After all, knowledge is power, especially when it comes to buying a house.

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    Joel Fox

    Co-founder and COO

    Illustration of an empty room with a cobweb and small spider stretched across the window, a cactus and an unused sofa nearby, evoking a vacant home — the subject of Toronto's Vacant Home Tax.

    Home finance

    Everything you need to know about the Toronto vacant home tax

    In an effort to manage the steep rise of home prices in the City of Toronto, Toronto City Council created a vacant home tax. This tax has become payable in 2023 for any homeowner who did not personally occupy or rent their property for at least six months out of the past year. Check out this blog for everything you need to know about the vacant home tax.

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    Benjamin Berry

    Co-founder & principal lawyer

    Illustration of common real estate scams in Ontario, including title fraud, rental, and phishing scams, and how to avoid them.

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    Common real estate scams and how to avoid them

    Real estate scams can cause significant financial losses and emotional distress for those who fall victim to them. There are unfortunately a number of different types of scams that you need to be aware of. Read on to learn about them and how you can avoid falling victim to one.

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    Benjamin Berry

    Co-founder & principal lawyer

    Illustration for a guide on how homeowners can protect their home, from insurance to smoke alarms and fire safety.

    Buying real estate

    What should a homeowner do to protect their home?

    Your home is one of your most valuable assets, and protecting it from disasters like fires and other accidents should be a top priority. Property insurance is a must but there are a number of other things you can do to protect it.

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    Benjamin Berry

    Co-founder & principal lawyer

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