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What a COVID-19 Vaccine Could Mean for Canadian Real Estate Markets Nearly a year after the first reported case of COVID-19, pharmaceutical giants announced a vaccine was on the way. Pfizer and Moderna both say their research is promising and Canada has inked deals with both to secure millions of doses. In total, Canada has procured more than 358 million does from seven companies,  according to CBC . While some countries have announced plans to begin vaccinating their residents as early as December 2020, some Canadians will have to wait a bit longer. However, the news is still a bright light at the end of the long pandemic tunnel. A safe, effective and accessible vaccine would mean the end of lockdown policies and other safety restrictions. We spoke to our team of economists to see how they think this news could impact the economy and housing markets across Canada. How will the economy, in general, be impacted by a vaccine? A vaccine will allow individuals to go out and interact wi...

WHEN IT PAYS TO UPGRADE YOUR THERMOSTAT Your thermostat plays an important role in keeping your home comfortable throughout the year. After all, the thermostat is the central hub for controlling the temperature you want to keep your home at regardless of whether it is hot or cold outside. Unfortunately, the thermostat that you have now might not be doing as good of a job as you think, which could be costing you money. If you want to get the most out of your heating and cooling and save some money in the long term, it may be time to upgrade your thermostat to a model that is a little bit smarter. What Are Smart Thermostats? Smart thermostats are programmable thermostats that give you a greater amount of control over your home environment. These thermostats can automatically adjust the temperature at different times during the day, ensuring that you are not spending extra money heating or cooling your home while everyone is at work, at school, or in bed asleep. This can result in sig...