How rising mortgage rates are driving home renovation

Mortgage rates are beginning to climb back to 7% percent, pushing many prospective home buyers off the market. With warmer weather approaching and homeowners staying put, home renovations may see a surge in demand.

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Rising repair costs & natural disasters making US home insurance less affordable: IRC

A combination of both the growing frequency and severity of natural disasters, along with rising home repair costs and other economic factors, have contributed to less affordable homeowners insurance, according to a brief from the Insurance Research Council (IRC).

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Police issue warning about rising home repair scams

Halton Regional Police (HRPS) have issued another warning about local home repair scams, after yet another incident within the region. 

According to the report, the fraud involves contractors travelling door-to-door selling unsolicited services. These services include but are not limited

Here’s why the cost of home renovations are rising

Homeowners planning major renovations this year could face sticker shock. 

The price of construction and building materials rose 3% in February from a year ago, labor data shows. But some items have  skyrocketed. The cost of construction bricks has jumped