Though both renting and buying a home have their advantages, not everyone is in the financial position for homeownership. Moreover, given the sweat and stress associated with maintaining a home, not everyone has the desire to own one these days. As such, a growing number of would-be homebuyers are choosing to go the rental route,...
The uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic has caused many Canadians to second-guess traditional homeownership. With a growing number of people facing financial limitations or desiring a more mobile lifestyle, apartment living can pose a practical and pragmatic alternative. Living in an apartment can offer simplicity, security, and a sense of community. Meanwhile, the quality of...
Now more than ever, renting is a viable alternative to homeownership, especially if you value your mobility or aren’t ready to commit to a mortgage. If you choose to rent rather than buy, you can also forgo costs associated with real estate agents, property taxes, and home maintenance. In this guide, we’ve compiled some common...
Throughout Canada, aging apartment buildings make up much of the rental housing supply that’s in use today. In spite of being built in the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s, these buildings are the foundation of Canada’s rental universe. Today, there is ferocious competition over this original rental stock and investors are making moves to not only...
