3 Tips for Buying & Selling in the Same Market

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8 Costs to Consider When Buying and Renovating to Sell

Renovating a home to sell—buying a fixer-upper, putting in your own sweat equity to fix it up and then selling it (hopefully for a profit)—can seem like a good idea. It always looks so easy on TV!

However, in addition to the construction and material costs needed to makeover the property, there’s a long list of other fees to consider before keys are handed to new owners. 

The new Canadian Mortgage Charter explained

In the Fall Economic Statement (FES), the Liberal government unveiled an initiative it calls the Canadian Mortgage Charter.

According to the statement, the charter builds on "existing guidance and expectations" regarding how financial institutions are expected to treat borrowers.

In Canada's housing market, it matters who your parents are

Getting on the property ladder is so tough these days more young Canadians despair of ever getting to the first rung. Prices have cooled since the pandemic housing boom, but higher mortgage rates are a new hurdle for would-be buyers.

If you think you have a holiday-decorated front yard that’s sure to melt Scrooge’s heart, send in your photos and address, and share the magic of the season. Belleville will publish your holiday photos in an interactive map available from December 1 to 25. 

This winter, the Quinte West Pop-ups will be transformed into a holiday winter wonderland showcasing festive decorations, delicious food, winter-themed activities, entertainment and unique vendors.