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Home sales across Canada fell by 6.2 per cent in June, largely on the back of a huge decline in Toronto, the Canadian Real Estate Association reports. The Greater Toronto Area experienced the largest decrease in sales, with 6.7 per cent fewer homes trading hands. This greatly contributed to a downturn in two thirds of Canadian local markets. Amidst tales of frenzied bidding wars, potential home buyers in the GTA now seem to be moving to the sidelines, delaying their purchase decisions as [...]

For many buyers scoping out pre-construction condos, monthly maintenance fees are often a top concern. “How much are condo fees?” and “Will they increase?” are usually the first set of questions brought up to Realtors after discussions around location and asking prices have been put to rest. However, while condo fees are important, development charges represent another key closing cost in the new condo market, that if left ignored, can cause major headaches and add up to $1000’s more than exp[...]

Overall, home insurance is a straightforward product that is easy to understand. There are some types of home insurance, such as house insurance, condo insurance, and homeowners insurance, that are quite similar; that is until flooding becomes an issue. Many people do not understand if they are covered or not. Many policy holders are surprised when insurers suddenly decline their flooding-related claims. Others struggle to decide which water damage/flood insurance policy to choose. In Canada,[...]

Prices in Toronto’s real estate market have become famously high, breaking new records each month – but what kinds of homes are really whipping buyers into a frenzy? It turns out, a top feature driving bidding wars is a home’s proximity to a highly-regarded school. In fact, according to recent data collected via Zoocasa’s school search function, the premium for living near one of Toronto’s top-rated learning institutions can top hundreds of thousands of dollars – as much as $800,000 in one ca[...]

Here are two summaries of top Alberta Car Insurance stories that were published in March and May 2017 in Canadian media outlets: CBC News Edmonton: Insurance company offers $5,500 for truck appraised at more than $40,000 (click to scroll to the story summary) Simcoe Reformer: Changes to benefit entitlement in 2016 adds to family’s struggle after man seriously injured in crash (click to scroll to the story summary) Insurance Company Offers $5,500 for Truck Appraised at more Than [...]

By: Penelope Graham, Zoocasa The spring real estate market is the busiest of the year; those who have been mulling over a change of scenery since January are finally ready to take the leap, and eager to close the deal over the summer so they can be settled come fall. The market also sees an influx of new inventory, as sellers come out of hibernation and join the fray. Unlike selling a home in the winter, however, listing your home in the spring means more competition. And, even if you’re sel[...]

The life insurance landscape in Canada is quite unique. The infographic below shows all the key players and their size, reflecting their assets under management (AUM) based on life and wealth segments of the company’s business. (scroll further down to continue reading) In Canada, the majority of insurers fall under the umbrellas of three large companies: Manulife Financial (also owns John Hancock and other companies in the United States) Sun Life Financial and Great-West Life. These [...]

By RateHub.ca When it comes to budgeting for your vacations, travel insurance is one of those things that’s often overlooked. It’s easy to understand why: we have publicly funded healthcare in Canada, so many people assume that benefit applies to wherever we travel in the world. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. The cost of seeking medical attention outside of Canada is expensive. Honestly, a quick trip to the doctor or emergency room in the U.S. could cost you hundreds of dollars. If[...]

Get a Motorcycle Insurance Quote Driving a motorcycle means a completely different type of driving experience, and having and enjoying a bike comes with a price tag. Similar to car insurance, motorcycle insurance is mandatory in Ontario, similarly to other Canadian provinces. This article summarizes the key aspects of motorcycle insurance that you should know. Remember, though, that motorcycle insurance rates can vary across provinces. Once you are ready to move forward with insurance quo[...]

Critical illness insurance is one of those insurance types that often gets neglected. Here are a few statistics based on Manulife’s disability and critical illness calculator (a link is provided at the end of this article). If you are 30 and 40 years old respectively, here are your chances to get a critical illness policy before the age of 65: 30 years’ old 40 years’ old Female Male Female Male 19% 27% 18% 26% ~1 out of 5 [...]