The credit score is one of the great financial tools of the modern age. It helps us purchase beyond our immediate financial reach. The lenders agree to the delayed payment armed with the knowledge of our credit risk profile. That said, the credit score is an imperfect metric. Students, newcomers […]

Here are ten financial blogs that we thought could be interesting for our Dwello community. We felt that anyone who is financially responsible would appreciate the advice in these columns. None of these blogs is associated with us, so your mileage may vary. But take a look and drop us […]

Property management is more than maintenance. It is effectively business management. A good property manager is the CEO/COO of a corporation, responsible for strong fiscal leadership. State of the business reports: The balance sheet and the income statement There are two reports that they have to sign off on every […]

In November and December 2021, Chubb surveyed US and Canadian homeowners and renters to understand their decisions around renovation projects and potential water risks. The survey results indicate that 53% of homeowners and renters experienced a loss or unintended damage to their home during renovations. How to protect your investment […]

Online reputations are extremely important for realtors and landlords in landing real estate deals. Be it the landlord, the property manager or the realtor, a one star review can taint a relationship with the lessee/renter. Here are some scenarios on why a tenant would leave a bad review. Operational disconnects […]

What is a property manager? A property manager is a third party who is hired to handle the daily operations of a real estate investment. These could be investment properties, or multi-tenant high rises, or condominium properties. The real estate units could be rentals or they could be individually owned […]

This past decade has been a boom period for real estate investors. Real estate agents have done well in the process as well. Despite the income potential, what’s hidden behind the scenes is the effort that goes into marketing and advertising. Realtors rely on good word of mouth to grow […]

Between March and July 2020, the province had a moratorium on evictions. The Landlord Tenant Board (LTB), that has been charged with handling rental disputes, did not hear any non-urgent cases. But this moratorium led to a massive backlog and the LTB has 50% more active cases at the end […]

Refugees and other newcomers to Canada are arriving to housing scarcity. The government is expecting 70,000 Ukrainian evacuees this Spring. Another group of Afghan refugees who supported Canada’s armed forces is expected to land in Canada. This is on top of the expected intake of immigrants and students who may […]