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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.
Title insurance and home insurance–protect what matters most
When something goes wrong with your home and you suffer a loss, you need to be able to rely on your insurance coverage. Knowing which of your insurance policies to turn to…
What’s not covered by title insurance?
Jen and Henry* saved up for years and finally bought a house, but it needed a little work. To save money, they decided to do the renovations themselves. While demolishing walls, they…
How a sealed basement entrance almost sank a Quebec couple
When Emma and Charles Roy* first noticed the water pooling in the basement of their home in Repentigny, just north of Montreal, they thought it was a leaky pipe. Then the couple…
Title insurance: What every new homeowner needs to know
You combed through websites, apps, newspapers and seen dozens of places until you finally found the perfect house!
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…
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…
The importance of commercial title insurance in the current climate
Commercial property owners are facing great challenges right now. Since the start of the pandemic and the government-mandated lockdown, they’ve had to come up with new and innovative solutions to continue operating…
Some like it hot…or cold
“To know that FCT was here to help us out made a huge difference.” Those words were spoken by Joelle Trudeau after her furnace and air conditioner both stopped working on the…
FCT Home Protection Plan – Enjoy your home, we’ll take care of the rest
Buying a home is an exciting, life-changing event. For a first-time home-buyer, and even a more experienced one, the process can become overwhelming, especially when something goes wrong. Meet Rebecca Rose. She…