Articles with the Tag “Remodeling your Home”
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Cash-Out Refinancing: Equity Options for Your U.S. Home
For Canadians who own property in the U.S., refinancing can be a smart way to put your home equity to work.
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6 key questions to ask yourself before refinancing your U.S. mortgage
Refinancing your U.S. home can offer a range of benefits — from accessing U.S. cash to potentially lowering your interest rate or monthly mortgage payments.
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Actions to Help Protect Your Home from Extreme Weather Events [Infographics]
Infographics on ways to help safeguard your home from extreme heat, flooding, and wildfires.
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Switching to a Heat Pump: One Homeowner’s Experience
We spoke to Joseph Tanel about what it was like to buy and install a heat pump in his Cambridge, Ontario home. He discusses why he did it and shares advice for homeowners considering it.
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These are the Government Rebate Programs That Could Help Your Home Energy-Efficient Retrofit
Canadians who retrofit their homes will enhance their home energy efficiency, leading to lower energy bills, as well as other lifestyle and environmental benefits.
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Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient
Learn how to use less energy and potentially reduce your home energy bills.
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Housing for the next generation could be in your own backyard
Canada’s housing crisis is a hot topic and consistently grabbing headlines. If you have adult children looking to live on their own, or aging parents looking to downsize, housing availability is likely a major issue that’s affecting your family.
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Looking to build or convert your home into multiple residential units? Here are your options
Considering renovating your existing home into multiple units, or building homes on your current property? There are a few ways you can add residences.
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How to convert your basement into a legal rental apartment
As Canadians look for alternative housing options – and existing homeowners seek ways to balance the increased costs of ownership – basement apartments represent a practical solution.
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Create Rental Income by Adding Housing Units to Your Property
By converting your property into multiple units, you could put money in your pocket over the long-term, build home equity, and help others access housing. It maybe something worth exploring.