Blog
The FCT blog aims to answer your industry questions, examine current market trends and provide key information on the value of our products and services.
The FCT blog does not represent a single author or opinion. Instead, it represents the collective voice and experience of FCT’s dedicated niche experts.
5 things to consider before buying an investment property
Are you thinking about investing in your first rental property? It’s a big step. But with careful research and some time and effort, it can be a great way to generate a…
Don’t get caught high and dry
Buying a home is both exciting and nerve-wracking. But it can become downright terrifying when an unexpected expense suddenly appears. A title insurance policy is an important investment that can save you…
Financial Literacy 101
Did you know that 48% of Canadians have lost sleep because they are worried about their finances or that 44% are living from paycheck to paycheck? November is Financial Literacy Month and…
Haunted by liens, encroachments, violations and title fraud?
Are you ready for some scary, real-life, real estate horror stories to kick off Halloween? Check out our latest video and find out how not to get trapped by the ghosts of…
Real Estate Fraud and Security – A Q&A with Marie Taylor
Canadians are more concerned about fraud today than they were 5 years ago. The reason? Fraudsters are finding increasingly sophisticated methods to get around safeguards. The continual move to a more digital…
In celebration of credit unions
Did you know that the first official credit union started in Germany in 1849 to provide low-income workers with an alternative to loan sharks? The theme for this year’s International Credit Union…
Title insurance vs home insurance – Do you know the difference?
Many homeowners are uncertain about the differences between home insurance vs title insurance. Unfortunately, if you don’t understand the differences you can leave yourself vulnerable to unpleasant surprises down the road. Take…
Coffee Break with Sam Ishak
Meet Sam Ishak, our Chief Information Officer responsible for all strategic and operational aspects of technology for FCT, including architecture, application development, information security, infrastructure, business intelligence and technical services. Sam has…
Virtual learning and education in a complex environment
In February, Forbes ran an article on the technologies disrupting the property and real estate industry. The article began with a sentence that would ring true throughout the rest of 2020, “no…
