Planning Home Renovations? You're Not Alone
If you’ve been thinking that it’s finally time to rebuild that moldy patio or put the finishing touches on the kitchen you’ve always wanted — you’re not the only one. A record number of Canadians report plans for home renovations, according to the 2021 Scotiabank Housing Poll . After more than a year now of being stuck at home, it’s no surprise that so many Canadians are looking to change their surroundings. According to the poll, Canadian homeowners are more likely to plan renovations than buy or sell their current home — which also isn’t too surprising to anyone who’s been paying attention to the real estate market. Why go through the stress of buying and selling a home when you can just make some changes to your existing one? Six in 10 Canadian homeowners have plans to renovate their home within the next two years, with backyards, kitchens and bathrooms topping the list, Scotiabank reported. Some other highlights from the poll: More than a third of all Canadians (36%) think tha