Renting your First Home in Canada

A soft landing allows new immigrants to come to Canada briefly to complete their immigration formalities and initiate their Permanent Residence (PR) processing before moving to Canada permanently. In this episode, we talk about the pros and cons of doing a soft landing and how yo ...  Show more

As a newcomer, your pre-arrival journey starts when you first apply for a Canadian immigration program. But even as you wait for your application to be approved and in the months before your move, there’s a lot you can do to prepare for your future life. In this episode, we talk ...  Show more

Does your landlord have to fix that? Should you be worried about that clause in your lease? If you're one of the 35% of Americans renting your home, there's a lot you should know to protect yourself best. We'll discuss rental red flags, learn how to speak the language of landlord ...  Show more

À l'occasion du 1er juillet qui est le "jour du déménagement" au Québec, un épisode autour du thème du logement et du manque généralisé de logements abordables. 

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It’s hard being a first time home buyer, especially if you don’t have any experience with real estate, property values, or market appreciation. You may be wondering how you’ll be able to buy a home that will help increase your net worth, or at least, not shrink it. Scott and Mind ...  Show more

With housing supply low and rent going up across the country, Canada’s rental crisis is getting worse. And it’s given rise to people who feel rent trapped — stuck in less-than-ideal and difficult living conditions. Front Burner’s Elaine Chau and Shannon Higgins bring you stories ...  Show more