What Canada’s New GST Relief for First-Time Home Buyers Means for Buyers and Sellers

There has been a major rule change from the Government of Canada that could make it easier for some first-time buyers to get into the market — and it could also create new opportunities for sellers, especially in the new-construction space. The new First-Time Home Buyers’ GST/HST Rebate eliminates t

Title Insurance in Canada: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Protects Homeowners

Title Insurance in Canada: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Protects Homeowners By Steve Throndson When people buy a home in Canada, they usually expect to hear about mortgages, home inspections, property taxes, and home insurance. What often surprises people is hearing about title insurance n

If I Was Serious About Buying in BC in My 20s, I Would Intentionally Choose the Kootenays — And Here’s Why

There’s been a lot of conversation in BC recently about the 2025 Living Wage. According to the Living Wage for Families BC 2025 Report, a full-time worker now needs: $27.85/hour in Metro Vancouver Between $21.55 and $29.60/hour across BC While BC’s minimum wage sits at $17.85/hour Most of that conve

Should you help your kids buy a house?

Lately, I’ve noticed something happening more and more across Alberta and BC — parents shopping for homes with their young adult kids to help them get started. So… smart move or big mistake?This week we helped a family buy their son a 2-bedroom condo for $250,000 (negotiated down from $265,000). He