FIRST TIME HOME BUYER FINANCES: LIFE AFTER THE PURCHASE
Thinking about becoming a first time home buyer? Follow these steps to learn how to live with the added expenses without sacrificing too much of your old way of life.
WHY TORONTO DEVELOPERS ARE BUILDING RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES (NOT JUST CONDOS)
Toronto condo communities are being built by developers as a solution to the Toronto market's high home prices. Here's why communities matter.
TIPS FOR BUYING A CONDO IN TORONTO IN 2019
If your dreams are buying a Toronto condo with a resolution to stop paying rent in 2019, we can help you take the leap with these four essential tips.
HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT IN TORONTO
With over 50,000 Toronto real estate agents to choose from, how do you know you’re hiring the best agent for the job? Here are seven ways to help you find the best real estate agent in your city.
MY LANDLORD IS SELLING THEIR CONDO — SHOULD I BUY IT?
What happens if your landlord is selling their condo at the same time you've been thinking about making the jump into home ownership? Should you buy their condo from them?
HOW TO BUY A TORONTO CONDO ON A BUDGET
With rising condo prices, first-time buyers are faced with serious competition for a condo within their budget. Follow these key steps ahead of starting your condo search to know you'll be ready to offer with confidence.
TORONTO CONDOS: WHY 5% DOWN TODAY IS BETTER THAN 20% TOMORROW
Saving for a down payment can be a huge hurdle in the buying process. If the full 20% down payment seems out of reach, let’s discuss why paying the premium of mortgage insurance may be better than waiting to save the full 20% down.
UNDERSTANDING MAINTENANCE FEES FOR TORONTO CONDOS AND TOWNHOUSES
Condo maintenance fees are the price you pay for a hassle-free, amenity-filled lifestyle. So what exactly do they cover and how much do they cost?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHEN BUYING A TORONTO PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONDO
The process of buying a Toronto pre-construction condo can be a bit confusing compared to a traditional resale purchase, but it doesn’t have to be. We’ve selected five frequently asked questions our clients have asked when buying their pre-construction condos.
HOW CANADA’S STRESS TEST IS AFFECTING HOMEBUYERS AND HOMEOWNERS
Under these new guidelines, which have themselves changed over the last six months, the stress test has homebuyers qualifying for a mortgage at a rate of 5.34% or 2% higher than the negotiated rate (whichever is larger).