Not sure why an insurance company wants to run a credit check for insurance quotes? Checking your credit score for a home insurance quote is normal, but using a credit score to determine auto insurance premiums is not. In fact, using credit checks for auto insurance...
The basic living expenses list for first-time homeowners Congratulations on becoming a first-time homeowner! You’re diving into a huge investment of both time and money, and the best way to make sure you’re successful is to create a basic living expenses...
By Zoocasa Condo living is quickly gaining popularity, and is often the first choice for first-time buyers due to its relatively affordable price point, favourable locations, and convenient amenities such as gyms, pools, and social gathering areas. But buying a condo...
Natural disasters in Canada come in all forms, from ice storms in February to flooding in April to wildfires in August. We all know that they can cause a hefty amount of damage to homes, properties, vehicles, and a whole lot more, but at what point does insurance...
It’s always at the back of our minds when we’re travelling in the winter—hoping we don’t come home to a broken water supply or some kind of leak in our homes: burst pipes. So, does insurance cover a burst pipe? You won’t hear yes-or-no answers too often....
Imagine spending your savings and time replacing your aging roof just to have the large maple tree in your backyard come through it during the winter. What do you do? Start saving all over again? Of course not. That’s when “all risk” insurance comes...