Home renovations can add great value if you plan on putting your home on the market. Continue reading »
Tag Archives: home renovations
The Canadian Dollar Drop
How can you protect your purchasing power amid a Canadian dollar drop? Here’s what consumers should know, along with this week’s top headlines. Continue reading »
Moving On Up
This week on MoneyWise, we’re all about moving on up – what changes can you make to your home, finances and savings to get ahead this spring? Read on for this week’s lineup! Continue reading »
Why Your Starter Home May Be Your Only Home
The concept of buying a starter home and eventually buying something bigger and better may be obsolete – a CIBC study finds the price gap between starter and higher priced homes to be too wide for homeowners looking to move up, even if they have equity from their first home. Continue reading »
Back-to-Budget Season
Back-to-school season is upon us, and families everywhere are likely feeling the post-shopping pinch. Some good news then, for those who’ve racked up the credit card or taken out a student loan – borrowing costs in Canada won’t be going anywhere in the short term, according to this week’s Bank of Canada announcement. Continue reading »
5 Renovations That Could Hurt Your Home’s Resale Value
As Canadian housing prices continue their rising trend, it’s no surprise that homeowners want the most out of their investment. And, while house flipping shows make value-adding renos seem a breeze, such projects aren’t always necessary – and some can even hurt the value of your home. Here, our friends from The Housing Block share tips on whether you really need those renos. Continue reading »
Ask the Experts: Should We Tear Down Our Home?
Welcome to RateSupermarket.ca’s Ask the Experts series! In each post, we’ll look at real financial issues from readers, and get the expert take on how they should proceed. Want to take part? Email your finance question to Penelope@ratesupermarket.ca with the subject line Ask The Experts. Here, parents Nina and Keith wonder if they should add on to their existing home – or if a bulldozer is in their near future. Continue reading »
Lessons Learned From My First Major Home Renovation
New homeowners beware – there’s nothing like unexpected renovations to disrupt your budget and break your bank account. This is just what happened to rookie homeowner Sean Cooper this winter – read on to see how he paid for over $20,000 in surprise repairs. Continue reading »
Renovate Your Way To Riches
Want to renovate your home? A few DIY projects can add value to your property – but beware makeover money pits! Continue reading »
Set Smarter Starter Home Expectations
Ready to find that perfect starter home? The search can be exciting – but also heartbreaking if expectations and reality don’t quite match. Here’s how to set realistic goals for your first home. Continue reading »