Interest rates in the past few years have done very interesting things to the numbers of people who call themselves homeowners. So just who owns their home? It turns out there was no reliable age profile out there to answer this question until ...

Real estate ads and television shows sell us the dream of home ownership every day. We see the moment when first-time home buyers walk into their perfect home. They gasp as the real estate agent dramatically reveals all the fine details: ...

By Kerri-Lynn McAllister Special to Walletpop.ca Not too long ago, it was considered taboo to purchase a house or condo with anyone other than your matrimonial spouse. Today, couples no longer consider marriage a prerequisite to owning a home ...

It's becoming an age-old question: Will I ever be able to afford to buy a home? According to economist Brian Yu, the average cost of a home in Vancouver will increase to $517, 000. And mortgage brokers say that an annual income of $157,000 is ...

Condos offer first-time buyers an affordable entry into home ownership but buying a condo isn't the same as buying a house. One major difference is that, on top of your mortgage payments, you'll be responsible for maintenance fees for the building. ...

By Kerri-Lynn McAllister Ratehub.ca Suppose you don't have the funds or credit to obtain a mortgage – what are your options for home ownership? Well, with rent-to-own programs gaining popularity, home ownership may well be within your ...

Pet ownership has its ups and downs. On the one hand you get companionship, unconditional love and lower blood pressure. On the other, you have vet bills, grooming costs and pet food to buy. The good outweighs the bad for most animal lovers. But what ...

Now that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are reportedly planning to take over the real estate world by buying three more luxury homes in Miami, New York and Paris, respectively, she doesn't need that pesky Beverly Hills estate anymore. According to ...