Considered the definitive handbook for smart homeownership this book will help first-time buyers, experienced homeowners and Canadian property investors to think strategically and act smart when it comes to renos, budgets, mortgage debt, insurance and savings.
Learn how to:
- Proactively maintain your home
- Increase home value with smart renos
- Reduce monthly expenses
- Take advantage of debt
- Live life as a happy homeowner
Personal Finance Experts Agree — This is a must-read book!

There are plenty of books on how to buy, sell or invest in real estate. There isn’t one that brings together homeownership with money management, investing and retirement planning. This is that book.
– Bruce Sellery, author of Moolala, creator of the Moolala podcast and CEO of Credit Canada

House Poor No More is the perfect handbook to prepare yourself as a homeowner. After reading House Poor No More, I know what renovations are worth the investment and how to prioritize maintenance, plus so many other homeownership secrets you could never find with a Google search or internet-deep-dive. Romana King's 20 years of real estate experience and homeownership knowledge are pared down into digestible takeaways extremely valuable for the average homeowner.
– Alyssa Davies, author of Financial First Aid and The 100-Day Financial Goal Journal and the woman behind MixedUpMoney

In her new book, Romana King offers readers important tools for making strategic real estate decisions. She shows how to fulfil our emotional desire for homeownership while also building long-term wealth — without having to pinch our lifestyle or compromise other financial goals.
– Rita Silvan, former Editor-in-Chief at ELLE CANADA and Golden Girl Finance

In her new book, Romana King dismisses the notion that homeownership is either a good decision or a bad decision. Instead, she helps us acknowledge the emotional need for owning a home and then sets out a plan to help all homeowners make smarter, more strategic decisions when it comes to their home.
– Karin Mizgala, author of Unstuck: How to Get Out of Your Money Rut and Start Living the Life You Want and CEO Money Coaches Canada

In her new book, Romana King helps readers understand if homeownership is the right decision for them (right now.) In House Poor No More, King discusses how to set a goal of homeownership and to use it to build your wealth long term. Most importantly she provides much-needed tools to help you navigate today’s overheated housing market.
– Rubina Ahmed-Haq, creator of Always Save Money, 20-year business and finance reporter
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