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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 […]

Double Ending Deals

Double ending deals, also known as multiple representation, is often misunderstood. A double-ended scenario exists when a real estate agent’s brokerage represents both the buyer and the seller in a single transaction. When the property sale closes, the agent responsible for the deal receives both shares of the commission. This is legal in Ontario as long as […]

Real Estate Commissions: What You Need to Know

When it comes to real estate commissions are often misunderstood and can be a contentious topic. It’s important to know your options, what value each option brings, and determine what works best for you. Real estate commissions are how agents are compensated for their time and efforts. In Ontario, real estate commissions are not standardized, so there is […]

How long does it take to buy a home?

This is a common question for many of my first time Toronto and GTA home buyer clients (and often even those that have bought before). Like so many real estate questions, the answer is, it depends. I know that can be a frustrating answer so let me get a little more into why. We’ll also […]