House Hacking in 2026: What the Hype Got Wrong — and What Actually Works If you've spent any time on real estate TikTok in the last few years, you've probably seen the house hacking pitch. Buy a property, rent part of it out, let your tenants cover the mortgage. Live for free. Build wealth while you sleep. It sounds like the kind of thing that works great in a YouTube thumbnail and falls apart in real life. And honestly? Sometimes it does. But here's what those... [read more]

5 ROADBLOCKS TO AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP (AND WAYS TO MOVE PAST THEM) Dreaming of a new home but feeling priced out? You’re not alone! A 2024 survey by Royal LePage found that 46% of Gen-Z and millennial Canadians who don't already own a home have doubts as to whether they’ll ever be able to afford one.1 According to data from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and Equifax, average monthly payments for new mortgage loans have risen 47% since the... [read more]

Multigenerational Home Buying: How to Find a Home That Fits Your Whole Family For many homebuyers, multigenerational living used to be considered an option of last resort: it was a route families took only when they needed to ride out a financial storm or care for ailing family members. But that mindset is on the decline: A growing number of families now say that they are embracing multigenerational living and moving in together by choice.  In fact, the share of homes occupied by... [read more]

8 Popular Home Design Features for 2022 There’s a lot to consider when selling your home, from market conditions and appraisals to where you’ll go next. Don’t forget, however, the importance of design. It’s often one of the first things buyers notice when they walk into a home, and it’s also a detail that you, as a seller, can easily control. According to Realtor.ca’s 2022 housing market forecast, October of 2021 saw record home sales.1 Even with... [read more]

Seller’s Checklist: A Timeline to Prep Your Home for Sale   We’re still in a seller’s market, but that doesn’t mean your home is guaranteed to easily sell.1 If you want to maximize your sale price, it’s still important to prepare your home before putting it on the market. Start by connecting with your real estate agent as soon as possible. Having the eyes and ears of an insightful real estate professional on your side can help you boost your... [read more]