Vibin Vincent

09/10/2026

Cottage buyers are back but inventory remains tight, says a new report. But don't expect the 'gold rush fever' of the pandemic.

09/03/2026

In general, ‘prior to fund’ means your loan approval is almost at the goal post. When lenders issue an initial decision, there will still be things needed to complete even though you’ve submitted everything your lender asked for. There are stages in the loan approval process and even though yo...

08/27/2026

Building a tailor-made home for clients, who also happen to be its architects, can be a daunting feat—especially when the architects have a truly exploratory vision for the place they wish to call “home.”

08/20/2026

The Ask team explores how homeowners can protect their houses against wildfires. Jenn learns about firescaping, Tom fire hardens a home, and Richard learns a weeding method to lower fire spreading.

08/13/2026

08/06/2026

In early January, my husband and I were sitting in our living room when he said, “This room is really boring.” I looked around – beige sofa, ivory carpet, tan chairs, grey sofa – and I realized he was right. The overall effect of the “quiet luxury” interior design trend I had tried to em...

07/30/2026

A new home would triple this family's monthly debt re-payments, writes financial planner Jason Heath. Cutbacks would be needed.

07/23/2026

Spring cleaning season is right around the corner, and it’s time to ditch those store-bought products for more natural, cheaper cleaners that do just as good of a job.

07/16/2026

Couple wanted to create affordable home that would last and be healthier for occupants, environment. What followed was hundreds of hours of research.

07/09/2026

One in five tenant households in Toronto-area purpose-built rental buildings fell behind on their housing bills last year, a new report has found — a significant jump compared to previous years, as cost-of-living pressures have escalated.