4 easy ways to minimize gift-giving stress

Being tasked with finding a great gift for a friend, family member or office Secret Santa can prove challenging. Here are four ways to help:

Thu 28 Nov, 2019FULL STORY

Which Toronto neighbourhoods have the most affordable condo rents

It’s no secret that rents in the City of Toronto are becoming increasingly expensive. Condos now make up a huge percentage of the rental market in Toronto. Since developers essentially stopped building purpose-built rental towers for several decades, private landlords have picked up the slack.

Sat 23 Nov, 2019FULL STORY

How to get your finances on track before year-end

The end of year often comes with money stresses – and if you’ve been procrastinating about financial decisions in 2019 and now feel the new year rushing at you, you’re not alone.

Thu 21 Nov, 2019FULL STORY

Seasonal decor tips for a spooky but chic home

From costumes and candy to jack-o-lanterns and scary flicks, Halloween has something exciting around every corner – and it isn’t your tired decorations from 1980.

Sat 26 Oct, 2019FULL STORY

Benefits of renting in the suburbs of Toronto

It’s no secret that renting in the suburbs of Toronto is far cheaper than renting in the city itself. That’s because property is cheaper, and landlords are able to charge less to cover their respectively lower carrying costs.

Sat 19 Oct, 2019FULL STORY

Finding ways to be thankful for the whole family

Looking to make some new family memories this Thanksgiving? With a holiday that celebrates the traditional harvest and blessings of the past year, get your crew into the spirit of giving back with some activities together.

Sat 12 Oct, 2019FULL STORY

Renting in North York

With rents rising all over the 416, prospective tenants may want to take a look in the north part of the city. Long ignored by die-hard downtowners, North York arguably offers the best of everything.

Sat 31 Aug, 2019FULL STORY

How much do you need to make to afford rent

Canadian cities are officially unaffordable for renters making the minimum wage. The average after-tax wage needed to afford a one-bedroom apartment across Canada is just over $20/hour and $22/hour for a two-bedroom, assuming the tenant works 40 hours a week for 52 weeks out of the year.

Sat 3 Aug, 2019FULL STORY

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The Ontario government announced the Fair Housing Plan (FHP) in April 2017 and specifically designed it to cool the market. Included among the 16 measures the then-Liberals hoped would stop the runaway prices of the Toronto market, was rent control on private rental units, including those built after 1991.

Sat 13 Jul, 2019FULL STORY

Living in Charleswood

Welcome to Charleswood, a semi-rural residential community located in the southwestern part of Winnipeg, Manitoba, a serene suburb that is a perfect place to live.

Wed 19 Jun, 2019FULL STORY