Homeowners might choose to renovate to create more living space, update their home’s design or even put in a pool. Whatever the reason, homeowners may want to consider if their renovations could impact their home insurance policy. Some renovations may
Month: October 2024
Sault real estate: Fall market insights from local expert Carlo Gervasi
Are you planning to buy a new home or sell your current one this fall? Is this a better time for buyers or sellers, and is there any merit in waiting until spring?
We spoke to local REALTOR® Carlo Gervasi
Can Flex Seal Prevent Water Damage in Floods?
Since it came onto the DIY repair scene 13 years ago, Flex Seal has gone on to become the go-to product for making weatherproofing and waterproofing repairs around the home. I always keep some Flex Seal on hand and use
Real estate experts worry new flood zone could impact market
Following the new Montreal flood zone map being made public, a non-profit group, the Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB) — which represents more than 15,000 real estate brokers and agencies — is ringing the alarm.
According to
Frontdoor Selected as a Good Housekeeping 2025 Home Reno Award Winner
Frontdoor, a home repair and maintenance app, has been named a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2025 Home Reno Awards. Launched in April 2023, the app has been downloaded 2.4 million times and offers
Gracorp And Fiera Real Estate In Court Over JV Project In Vancouver
In a press release dated November 2, 2021, Gracorp Properties announced that they were partnering with Fiera Real Estate to purchase and redevelop a condo building in Vancouver, turning it into a “landmark rental community.”
Six months later, in April
The 2025 real estate market forecast and the Home of the Week: Canadian real estate news for October 18
Home of the Week, 71 Hell Point Rd., Kingsburg, N.S.Trevor Kennedy/Trevor Kennedy/Eye Capture Images
Here are The Globe and Mail’s top housing and real estate stories this week and one home worth a look.
Renovation Alliance Volunteers Rebuild Homes For Neighbors During Community Renovation Day
Renovation Alliance (RA) held its annual Community Renovation Day on Saturday, October 5th. Approximately 150 volunteers participated in the service event to repair the homes of 9 individuals and families in need, free of charge.
The event brings awareness
Man arrested after defrauding home repair insurance provider
A Newburyport, Mass. man was arrested and charged in a scheme to defraud a home repair insurance provider.Christian Decristofaro, 40, was arrested on Wednesday after he allegedly used false or stolen identities to enroll non-existent or unsuspecting homeowners in insurance …