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THE TORONTO GUIDE TO BUYING YOUR FIRST HOME
As with anything you’re doing for the first time, there’s a lot to learn about the buying process. Follow this Toronto Guide to Buying Your First Home (with bonus checklist) to buy with confidence!
WHERE TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE: THE VALUE OF EAST TORONTO
For those looking to break into the market and wondering where to invest in real estate, both buyers and investors may find real value in East Toronto.
A LANDLORD’S GUIDE TO EVICTION NOTICE ONTARIO FORMS
There are 8 different types of eviction forms in Ontario. To ensure you're using the right one, refer to this guide to Eviction Notice Ontario Forms.
TORONTO REAL ESTATE NEWS | AUGUST 2019 MARKET REPORT
The Toronto real estate market sees a return to moderate price growth as sales rebound and listing supply tightens in August 2019. But competition between buyers has begun to heat up.
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO BUY A CONDO IN TORONTO
Trying to find the best time to buy a condo in Toronto? Timing the market is a challenge, but we may be able to help you decide for yourself.
THE EXCITING WORLD OF INVESTMENT PROPERTY TAXES
Investing in Toronto real estate is a great way to build wealth. Learn the details around investment property taxes and Toronto income properties.
THE ONTARIO RENT INCREASE GUIDELINE IS GOING UP IN 2020
Ontario's rent increase guideline, the maximum amount a landlord can increase a tenant's rent, will go up to 2.2% in 2020.
BUYING REAL ESTATE VS INVESTING IN A RENTAL PROPERTY
When it comes to buying real estate vs investing in a rental property of your own — could being a landlord and a renter be as profitable as buying your own home?
THE TORONTO GREEN LINE
The Toronto Green Line is a proposed plan that will see a Midtown hydro corridor be revitalized with new green space and pedestrian connectivity.
WHAT IS THE INCOME NEEDED FOR 500K MORTGAGE
With the government's stress test making it harder to qualify for a mortgage, how much income is needed for a 500K mortgage?
FIRST TIME BUYERS MEET THE HOME BUYERS PLAN
If you have savings in your RRSPs and want some help buying your first home, Canada's Home Buyers Plan is a tax-free, interest-free loan from yourself.
CABBAGETOWN TORONTO NEIGHBOURHOOD SPOTLIGHT
Just east of the city centre is a charming neighbourhood rich with history. Cabbagetown Toronto has good food, shopping, beautiful homes & so much more.
HOW CANADA’S MORTGAGE STRESS TEST IS AFFECTING HOMEBUYERS AND HOMEOWNERS
Under Canada's new mortgage stress test in 2019 homebuyers must qualify for a mortgage at a rate of 5.19% or 2% higher than the negotiated rate (whichever is larger). Use our mortgage calculator to find out what you can afford.
IS TIMING THE REAL ESTATE MARKET A GOOD INVESTMENT STRATEGY?
When it comes to buying or investing, is timing the real estate market possible? We tell you when the best time to buy Toronto real estate is.
WHEN TO DO YOUR FINAL WALK THROUGH BEFORE CLOSING
Between the time your offer is accepted and getting the keys, when and what should you do at your final walk through before closing?
WHAT TO KNOW REGARDING TORONTO BACKYARD FENCE GUIDELINES
Learn the essential Toronto backyard fence height guidelines, fences surrounding residential pools, what materials you can use to build a fence and cost sharing etiquette.
BUYING A CONDO WITH PARKING VS RENTING PARKING
For first-time buyers struggling to find a condo within their budget, is buying a condo with parking really worth it? Learn when it is and when it's not.
UNION PARK TORONTO
As our city grows taller and denser, developers are looking for those last remaining areas in the core to build and it seems over the rail corridor may be the answer.
INVESTING FOR YOUR CHILD: TURN YOUR HOME EQUITY INTO FINANCIAL STABILITY FOR YOUR KIDS
Learn how using your home equity to invest in the Toronto pre-construction condo market can help pay for your child’s tuition while also securing their financial future.
WHAT LANDLORDS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT EVICTING TENANTS FOR RENOVATIONS ONTARIO
If you want to renovate a tenanted rental property, ensure you're following the rules. Here’s what landlords need to know about evicting tenants for renovations.
WHY THE AVERAGE RENT IN TORONTO CONTINUES TO CLIMB
The average rent in Toronto is at an all time high. We take a look at how the rental market has evolved over the last few years and why rental prices are likely to continue to climb.