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The real estate market is finally seeing a market correction and reports predict Canadian housing prices will drop by up to 16% this year. This has many first-time buyers wondering what is better, renting vs. buying a home.

If you are planning to move into your own place, one of the first questions you might ask yourself is whether you rent or buy a condo. Both options have pros and cons, so there is no right or wrong answer.

There is always so much to do when moving to a new home. From getting supplies like boxes, tape, and markers to packing your stuff, hiring movers, organizing schedules, contacting utility companies, and changing your mailing address, the list of job…

Rent affordability is a growing concern for many in Ontario. Growing populations and supply chain issues are creating a shortage in available rental units. If you are looking for a place to rent, it is important to have a clear idea of what you want…

With the proper work-from-home office setup roughly 40% of Canadian jobs can be done from home according to Statistics Canada. If working from home is on your horizon here are some productive home office ideas to help you create the perfect place to…

If you are about to move into your first apartment or have been a lifetime renter this article will sort the fact from fiction, the rumour from reality, and answer the basic questions related to the rules and regulations around obtaining renters’ in…

Get out your summer decluttering checklist, read these five great decluttering tips, and let's finally get ready to tackle the monumental challenge of how to declutter your home.

Finding ways to conserve energy is top of the list for governments, businesses, and households as we all pitch in to decrease our carbon footprint as we face ever-increasing energy costs.

Whether you're looking for ways to save money or ways to save the planet there are hundreds of small ways that you can go green and save money.

If your condo or home has a bedroom on the smaller side there are a number of strategies that we can use to make that tiny bedroom the guest suite or home office of your dreams. Here are some tried and true, very small bedroom ideas that can really …

The summer moving season is fast approaching. Whatever your reason for moving, here are some tips to consider when selecting the best movers and packers to help you start the next phase of your life in a new space.

Pet ownership is climbing year after year with most recent estimates finding only 27 percent of Canadian households are choosing to remain pet-free.

It's vital to know what questions to ask a landlord when renting an apartment, especially in the early days of an apartment search. The right questions will save you a lot of time and perhaps even a few headaches.

It’s not just apartments either. The average condo size in Toronto is shrinking incredibly fast. Between 2015 and 2017, the average apartment square footage in Toronto fell nearly five per cent from 681 square feet to 647 square feet.

When you rent from Jolan, you’re not just renting an apartment, you’re renting a home, a community and a lifestyle.Our buildings are in hand-picked locations, ensuring that residents enjoy comfort, convenience and safety. Home means something to us,…

Living in an apartment instead of a house, is an environmentally friendly use of space and resources. Many of today’s rental buildings have been updated with energy-efficient windows, furnaces, appliances, lighting and plumbing fixtures. Bu…

• When decorating small spaces, you don’t necessarily have to go with pint-sized furniture. Just pare down the number of pieces.
• Make sure there’s balance and create interest by drawing the eye to varying…

The short answer is yes. There are a few really good reasons for having tenant insurance.

For one, as a tenant you are liable – yes, legally responsible – for any harm you cause to any part of your building and to others who l…