Falling in love with a home is easy. The light, the layout, the backyard; it’s the emotional things that sell you on a property. The heating and cooling system? Almost nobody tours a house thinking about the furnace. Yet it’s an expensive mechanical system to replace, and a common source of unwelcome and costly surprises […]
Category: Buying & Selling
Buying a home in a wildfire-prone area: What every buyer should know
Many of Canada’s most desirable communities are located near forests, grasslands and natural landscapes. Mountain towns, lakefront communities and rural properties offer access to nature, scenic views and outdoor recreation, but they may also face an increased risk of wildfire. As wildfire activity has become more frequent across parts of the country, buyers are placing […]
