On the real estate hunt? Unless you have a million dollars and massive down payment to spare, chances are detached houses are out of reach. It’s a reality facing many buyers, as prices have quickly outpaced income in Canada’s hottest housing markets. Consider this: The average detached house price, according to the Toronto Real Estate […]
For Torontonians who find the hustle and bustle of the city energizing and equate quaint suburban life to a bore, snatching up a spacious house and yard in the burbs likely isn’t high up on the agenda. A condo apartment conveniently located steps to transit, work and vibrant downtown shopping – now that’s a whole […]
Hundreds of websites on the Internet perpetuate insurance myths. In this article, we have summarized all the insurance myths we are aware of and catalogued them by type, starting with home insurance, followed by auto insurance, life Insurance etc. If interested, you can unlock another 20 additional insurance myths at the end of our article. […]
Ontario car insurance rates are still by far the highest across Canada. This publication looks, in detail, at these rates and scrutinizes the recent approval of rate changes by the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) to understand what consumers can expect in future. We also look at several possible scenarios how car insurance rates […]
Unlike individual car insurance, a fleet insurance quote spans across multiple vehicles and covers significantly more variables. We discussed all possible ways to save on fleet insurance with an experienced fleet insurance expert, and came up with a list of 33 ideas that will help you to save on fleet insurance. Do you have any […]
Insurance was a hot topic across several news as social media channels last week, from news about auto insurance rates in Ontario to discussions about drone insurance and reports about flooding and storms. So let’s start… Ontario has the highest auto insurance rates, with Brampton topping the list As Canadian insurance comparison platform Kanetix reported, […]
Many publications are focused on Ontario’s high car insurance rates, so that’s why we decided to take a look at car insurance premiums in Alberta and provide more transparency about this topic, and how auto insurance quotes differ selected several Canadian provinces. Car Insurance Rates in Alberta are 25% Lower than in Ontario Analysis of […]
Nova Scotia has just passed a new amendment to change two acts that affect the funeral service industry. We decided to zoom in on this topic to provide more clarity and to also get a consumer-focused perspective. What are the Recent Changes Related to Funeral Insurance in Nova Scotia? In the past, seniors had a […]
When it comes to saving up for a down payment on your first home, it’s best to do so in a dedicated account. Because saving up for a down payment might take a few years, it’s even better to put your money in a tax-sheltered account like an RRSP or a TFSA. But which account […]
One of the questions asked a lot by buyers looking at investment condos for sale in Toronto – typically pre-construction condos – is whether or not they should pay more to buy a unit on a higher floor since many end customers really enjoy great views from higher floors. That’s why our friends at Condos.ca […]
