The federal budget included a proposed measure that would see the federal government take on part of the costs of buying a home. The basic elements of the plan are: It will be available only to first-time homebuyers; It will be administered by CMHC and will only be available for CMHC-insured mortgages; Buyers must have… Read More
Toronto Considering Land Transfer Tax Increase
March 15, 2019 By Leave a Comment
In early 2007, the City of Toronto instituted a Toronto Land Transfer Tax (on top of the Ontario Land Transfer Tax) as a way to increase revenues while avoiding large (and politically unpopular) increases in property taxes or decreases in expenses. This tax applies only to properties in the “Old Toronto” 416 area code. For… Read More
Toronto Condo Market Continues to Soar
March 7, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Toronto area condominium apartment prices continued to move upward last month, with average prices 6% higher than February, 2018. Almost certainly we will see another all-time high for condominium prices before the spring is over. Under-pricing and bidding wars are rampant and buyers are eager (even desperate) to buy condos now before prices go even… Read More
Torontonians Say The City Isn’t Doing Enough To Increase The Supply Of Housing
February 18, 2019 By Leave a Comment
In a recent survey, Forum Research found that 69% of Toronto residents feel that the City should be doing more to increase the supply of rental housing across the city. As previously reported, there is a rental housing crisis in Toronto due to the influx of new residents, declining affordability (forcing would-be buyers to rent),… Read More
Financial Don’ts When Getting Ready To Buy A Home
January 19, 2019 By Leave a Comment
If you’re in the process of buying a home, you’ve probably already met with a lender who advised you on what to do and what not to do during the escrow process. But if you’re just getting ready to buy or plan on doing so in the near future, following a few financial tips can… Read More
Toronto Market Ends 2018 On A Quiet Note
January 5, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Toronto area sales and prices were down in December, as they always are at year-end, closing out a positive and mostly uneventful year when the real estate market returned to quiet stability after the chaos of the 2016/2017 bubble inflation and collapse. For the year as a whole, average GTA prices were down 4% vs… Read More
Toronto Homes Among the Most Overvalued in the World
January 2, 2019 By Leave a Comment
The Economist magazine has published a very cool interactive chart that allows you to see at a glance how home prices in major cities around the world compare to each other over the past 20 years, and how ‘overvalued’ they are in terms of the ratio of price to household income. As you can see… Read More
Why You Should Use an Expert to Navigate the Home Buying Process
December 19, 2018 By Leave a Comment
In a growing atmosphere of the do-it-yourself mentality, some wonder if they should take on the homebuying process on their own. It’s certainly been done but, more often than not, homebuyers turn to the experts when it comes time to making what will often be their most expensive purchase. Here are just a few reasons why it’s a… Read More
Should I Keep My Home On The Market During The holidays?
November 19, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Most top Realtors agree that taking your home off the market during the Christmas season is a mistake. There may be fewer buyers, but they are more serious, and because there is less competition, you may have a better chance of getting a good offer than during a busier season.
How To Deal With Cranky Toddlers During The Move
November 17, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Moving is an overwhelming experience. It is difficult to say whether you are excited about the new place or melancholic about the one you are leaving behind. You are trying hard to handle all those jumbled up emotions, along with the stress of getting everything done on time. The last thing you need is the… Read More
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