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If you’re thinking about buying land in Canada, financing can be very different from getting a mortgage on a finished home.

What Canadian Buyers Should Know About Land Financing Buying land in Canada usually comes with different financing rules than buying a house that’s already built. Lenders may look closely at whether the land is raw, serviced, rural, urban, or tied to a construction plan. In Ontario, that can matter even more if you’re comparing cottage country, far...

If retirement is on your mind, where you choose to live can shape your budget just as much as your lifestyle.

Canadian Cities Retirees Are Watching in 2026 If you're thinking about where to retire, this is the kind of list that can help you narrow down what matters most. Victoria, Halifax, and Kelowna continue to draw attention for their walkable neighbourhoods, healthcare access, and active lifestyles. Every move comes with trade-offs, but choosing th...

If you're selling, it's worth remembering that the highest offer isn't always the offer most likely to make it to the finish line.

How Sellers Can Avoid Costly Mistakes After Accepting an Offer Many homeowners think the process is essentially over once an offer is accepted, but the weeks between contract and closing can be just as important. This article looks at common issues that can affect a sale, from inspection negotiations to financing challenges and closing delays. If you're plannin...

If you love homes with a story, this restored 1891 schoolhouse near Erin is a pretty memorable example of old character meeting modern updates.

Restored 1891 Schoolhouse Listed Near Erin Near Erin and East Garafraxa, this former 1891 schoolhouse has been turned into a three-bedroom home while keeping details that nod to its past, including the old school bell and separate “Boys” and “Girls” entrances. It’s the kind of rural property that stands out because it isn’t tryin...

Spring usually brings more buyers into the market, but the best time to sell is when your home and your plans are aligned.

When Is the Best Time To Sell Your Home? A lot of sellers focus on finding the perfect time to list, but timing is only one piece of the puzzle. This guide looks at seasonal trends, buyer activity, and the factors that can influence how quickly a home sells. If a move has been on your mind, it's a helpful reminder that preparation, pricing...

Shared walls and HOA fees aren’t for everyone, but lower maintenance is a big plus for many busy homeowners.

Is Townhouse Living Right for You? Townhouses can be a great fit if you want a balance between space, affordability, and maintenance. You often get more room than a condo, sometimes with a small yard or garage, while avoiding some of the upkeep that comes with a detached home. The tradeoffs usually come down to privacy, shared walls,...

Former "Today" show host Kathie Lee Gifford has put her enormous Connecticut estate on the market for the staggering price of $100 million—32 years after she purchased the expansive abode with her late husband, Frank Gifford.

Former ‘Today’ Host Kathie Lee Gifford Lists Her Longtime Connecticut Estate for $100 Million—7 Years After Relocating to Nashville The TV personality—who left "Today" in 2019—also built an in-home recording studio where she was able to pursue her music career from the comfort of her own house, which is known as Cedar Cliff and is listed with Leslie McElwreath of Sotheby’s International Realty.

Single Gen Z women are outpacing their male counterparts when it comes to buying a home.

Single Gen Z women outpace Gen Z men to homeownership despite overall decline in first-time buyers NAR surveyed people who bought a home between July 2024 and June 2025. The survey included homebuyers from several generations, from Gen Z, ages 18-26, to the Silent Generation, ages 80 to 100. No other generation had a bigger share of single women homebuyers than Gen Z.

If you’re buying a home, the smoother deals usually happen when expectations are clear before you ever start touring properties.

What Real Estate Agents Wish Buyers Knew Buying a home can feel overwhelming, especially when there’s so much advice coming from every direction. This piece shares a few practical things agents wish buyers understood before starting the process, from getting finances organized to staying flexible during negotiations. The biggest takeaway...

Hollywood starlet Angelina Jolie has put her legendary Los Angeles estate on the market for $29.9 million—nearly two years after confessing that she wanted to leave the U.S. for good and move abroad.

Angelina Jolie Lists Her Iconic Los Angeles Estate for $30 Million—as Rumors Swirl She’s Set To Quit U.S. for Good Jolie, 50, purchased the extraordinary dwelling, which was once home to iconic filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille, for $24.5 million in 2017, less than a year after she filed for divorce from fellow on-screen star Brad Pitt, and it has served as her primary residence ever since.