FLIPPING PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONDOS IN TORONTO: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
We lay out everything you need to know about flipping pre-construction condos in Toronto so you can learn how to play by the rules and still walk away a winner.
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).
WHY YOU SHOULD INVEST IN TORONTO REAL ESTATE: THE 20 YEAR TRANSIT PLAN
It’s the age old story in Toronto, our transit system sucks… for now. These four planned transit additions will greatly impact developments, neighbourhoods and especially future property values.
MOVING TO CANADA: WHAT INTERNATIONAL BUYERS NEED TO KNOW
Among the many beautiful cities in Canada, Toronto is one of the most desirable destinations for foreigners. If you’ve been thinking about moving to Canada, here are a few things you should know before buying your home in Toronto.
THE MEADOWAY: TURNING A TORONTO HYDRO CORRIDOR INTO GREENER PASTURES
The city announced its plans for The Meadoway, a 16-kilometre long park. The Meadoway will connect sections along an existing hydro corridor and will stretch from Rouge National Urban Park in Scarborough to the trails that follow the DVP right into the downtown core.
TORONTO PLANS FOR A NEW ISLAND AND EAST WATERFRONT
After a decade of strategizing, the Flood Protection Plans for Toronto's east waterfront are official and are set to begin this summer.Okay, so maybe that doesn’t sound all that exciting — but what if we mentioned that the plans include the creation of a new island, several new parks, and an entirely new neighbourhood? Better right?
TORONTO LANEWAYS: THE SOLUTION TO OUR HOUSING CRISIS?
At a time when the city’s vacancy rate is hovering around 1% and rental competition is crazy, one Toronto community is taking to the streets, or rather the laneways with a possible solution to this urban dilemma.
TORONTO TARGETS AIRBNB IN EFFORTS TO CURB LOW RENTAL INVENTORY
It’s a love-hate relationship between AirBnB and Toronto but are they really to blame for the lack of Toronto rental inventory?
CANADA’S FIRST SMART CITY
With its rapid advances in technology, Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company thinks it could maximize Toronto's potential with a “smart city laboratory”.
WHAT CANADA’S STRESS-TEST MEANS FOR BUYERS
Whether you’re thinking about purchasing or have already purchased, Canada’s new lending rules will affect any buyers purchasing or closing with conditions after January 1, 2018.