Which cities have the best weather? The lowest crime rates? The highest incomes? Canada’s most trusted ranking has the answers. By MoneySense staff In a country as large and diverse as Canada, it’s only natural for comparisons to be drawn between cities. Which is more livable, Edmonton or Halifax? Is Vancouver better than Calgary for raising a family? Which city is best for retirees? ...

The most common mistake home buyers make is that they buy with their heart instead of their head. This often means they pay more than they should or are disappointed when they uncover defects in the home or find out the neighbourhood isn’t quite what they thought. 1. Visit the neighbourhood on foot. Take a walk through the neighbourhood and talk to people. Drive by at 7:30 in the morning to ...

When Is The Best Time of Year to Sell a House? Is there such a thing as a best time of year to sell a house? Certainly, seasonal factors come into play when trying to sell a home, but there are other things to consider as well, like the tug and pull of supply and demand, as well as unique local market conditions. No matter when a home goes on the market, one should take a few things under c ...

Why I wouldn’t sell my home myself Since writing about whether you could create a bidding war without an agent, I have received numerous emails from sellers, real estate agents and companies that provide “for sale by owner” services on the pros and cons of selling by yourself. Allison Philpot sold her home in Ottawa using a For Sale by Owner marketing service. She listed her home for $4 ...

I'm certain most of us Canadians at some point have thought about how our thousands of dollars in income tax are used each year.  I found this article on MoneySense.ca and had to share.  It's quite interesting to see the budget in plain view based on the income tax paid by an average individual.  Some of the gross numbers are staggering.  How about 400 billion dollars in spending every year f ...

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