The New Tax-Free First-Time Home Savings Account – Can it Help You?

There’s help for buying your first home
Pros and Cons of Investing in Real Estate

Last month we took a look at some of the considerations when purchasing a tenanted investment property. This month we’ll take a closer look at some of the pros and cons of this type of investment. To help you have some framework for this complex decision, we’ve broken it down into a list of the […]
Investment Properties – What do you Need to Know?

Real estate can be a lucrative investment. If you have the resources, support, patience, and time, it can be a profitable venture. This is especially true with tenanted properties in Toronto and the GTA. So, let’s start with what to keep in mind when considering an investment property. Property Value Before you decide if […]
Buying a Condo – The Time is Now

Now is a great time to buy a condo. While affordability, amenities, location, and conveniences will always be factors, that’s not all to consider. There are some other important details that you need to know first, before you begin looking. Here is a list that will help you narrow down your search. The Builder/Developer […]
Optimize Your Sale in 10 Ways – Part 2

Five more ways to optimize the value of your home
Optimize Your Sale in 10 Ways – Part 1

What you can do to optimize the value of your home
Are you a Buyer? Here’s how to Stand Out

It’s happening again. After months of reduced market activity and single offers being the norm in the Toronto real estate market, things are changing. The market is becoming competitive again. If you’re a buyer, you’re going to have to do more than just match the asking price. You’ll have to do some other things to […]
The Vacant Home Tax – What You Need to Know

Remember in the spring of 2022 when the Federal Government introduced a tax on foreign-owned homes that are being left vacant? Well, the City of Toronto and the City of Ottawa moved faster on any vacant homes. It’s now 2023 and these taxes are active in Toronto and Ottawa and any other municipalities that were […]
The Foreign Buyer Ban: Will it Help the Housing Market?

New Law is another governmental move to increase supply for Canadians
What does Ford’s New Housing Plan Mean for GTA Real Estate?

Legislation Aims to Increase Toronto’s Housing Supply