When searching for your dream home, it's easy to get caught up in the little details when creating your list of wants and needs. Just as important as the number of bedrooms and having a finished basement, though, is the neighbourhood all those features will be in. With over 60 to choose from, choosing the right neighbourhood in Saskatoon can feel like a daunting task. But really, it all comes down to what is most important to you—whether that is access to amenities, commutability, affordability, etc.

For some, that one thing they may be prioritizing in their home search is finding a new home in which they can make their family's mark. And though infill properties are growing in popularity, the best place to find a new home is in one of Saskatoon's…

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So after days, weeks, or maybe even months of searching, you’ve finally found your dream home. Congratulations! You’re about to own a home—perhaps even your first home—and while that’s an exciting new venture to look forward to, there’s a lot to take care of before possession day. There seems to be an endless list of things to remember, from meetings with your real estate lawyer to securing your mortgage. And to top it all off, you’ve just now come across “title insurance” but have no idea what it is or whether you need it.

What is Title Insurance

First and foremost, to understand title insurance, you will need to understand what a title is. Essentially, a title is just the legal term for the right to own the property. So when you buy a home,…

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With the rapid spike in the number of Canadians working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s a good chance you are among those who adopted a home office over the past couple of years. In doing so, you have also likely taken advantage or at least heard of the work-from-home tax credits available.

Changes to the Work-From-Home Tax Credits Due to COVID-19

Tax credits have been available for many years for Canadians working from home, either as a self-employed or remote-based employee. However, the Canadian government has made several changes to them over the past couple of years due to the rise of COVID-19 in 2020.

First and foremost was introducing the flat rate method for the 2021 tax season. This allowed anyone who worked more than…

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