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The business of insurance is said to be a tricky one because you might never know what type of policy you have until it is time to file a claim. Toronto townhouses and condos are usually covered by homeowners insurance policy. But here is what a lot of people are not aware of - These policies hardly cover liability from a short-term rental. A short-term rental is a viable economic solution for property owners and guarantees extra cash while you are away from your home. Insuring your sh[...]

Canadian borrowers have enjoyed cheap loans for years – whether in the form of record-low mortgage rates, or interest charged on lines of credit. That changed in July, however, as the Bank of Canada (BoC) – which sets pricing for such products – mandated that interest rates will start to rise.Canadian borrowers have enjoyed cheap loans for years – whether in the form of record-low mortgage rates, or interest charged on lines of credit. That changed in July, however, as the Bank of Canada (Bo[...]

Disability Insurance (also known as a DI policy) is one of the lesser known insurance types. Many Canadians are knowledgeable about life insurance, but, in most cases, it is disability insurance that is more likely to be used. DI can be costly, so we collected all the known ways to save on disability insurance; our objectives are to help you get a cheap disability insurance quote, to make sure that your disability insurance rates are low, and to make sure that your coverage is high enough to [...]

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 compan[...]