The holiday season often includes the challenge of finding unique and personal gifts for your favorite people. But let’s face it, with all the holiday hustle and bustle, it’s easy to end up on the hunt for last-minute presents. But don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. These gifts for the home options combine comfort, practicality and style to bring that extra spark to your loved one’s living space.

Kitchen Gadgets

The kitchen is an excellent place to begin your search for last-minute gifts for the home. Consider modern culinary gadgets for a time-saving and efficient surprise for...

As temperatures drop, the kitchen spotlight turns to a humble and versatile ingredient – the pumpkin. Delve into the delicious world of pumpkin-infused dishes that celebrate both flavor and creativity with comforting classics and innovative creations. Most of these pumpkin recipes call for canned pumpkin, but if you feel like making your own puree, look for sugar or pie pumpkins at the store – leave the large jack-o’-lantern types for carving.

One Bowl Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

Pumpkin and chocolate are a perfect match, as demonstrated in this take on muffins from The Kitchn...

While spring and summer are traditionally considered prime real estate seasons, the advantages of selling a home in the fall are often underestimated. Here are five compelling reasons why autumn might be the best time to list your property and make a big change. Reduced Market Competition Unlike the bustling real estate seasons, the fall […]

While spring and summer are traditionally considered prime real estate seasons, the advantages of selling a home in the fall are often underestimated. Here are five compelling reasons why autumn might be the best time to list your property and...

by Coldwell Banker Canada

The Bank of Canada has increased its key policy interest rate to 5.00%—a jump of 25 basis points from June and the latest of 10 rate hikes in the last 16 months.  

If real estate is about location, location, location, the central bank’s rationale is about inflation, inflation, inflation.  

“While CPI inflation has come down largely as expected so far this year, the downward momentum has come more from lower energy prices, and less from easing underlying inflation,” the Bank of Canada said in a statement.  

“With three-month rates of core inflation...

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6 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A REALTOR

by Bailey DeRudder

There’s never been more ways for motivated homebuyers to view properties, but no matter how efficient or convenient virtual property tours can be, nothing beats seeing a home in person. Open houses are the perfect opportunity to learn vital details about a home that will help you narrow your property search. Here are a few savvy tips for making the most your open house tour.