New provincial legislation that was recently passed will better protect and give more rights to over 1.3 million condo dwellers in Ontario. With the number of condos we…
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Last month, Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced significant changes to mortgages that are affecting only CMHC-backed mortgages. Effective February 15, 2016, properties over $500K and up to $1MM…
DIY is trendy, real estate reality tv is popular, and decorating and remodeling advice is just a quick Google search away. Buying a house that needs some work may seem…
The Land Transfer Tax has been in the news a lot recently. The surrounding municipalities of the GTA were threatening to grab another tax almost equivalent to the Ontario LTT (a…
There are many misconceptions about what title insurance is and whether it is necessary. So here it is, in a nutshell… Often confused with home or fire insurance policies, title insurance protects a home…
The weather may not be an indication, but the holiday season is upon us. It’s time to dust off the decorations and get out the ladder. If you are…
It seems everyone is obsessed with small homes right now. There are TV shows dedicated to them and every time you log into facebook or Pintrest someone is posting…
Anyone who bought a home in Toronto after February 1st, 2008 got hit with a double land transfer tax, equating to approximately 2% more (based on the sale price). My fellow real…
Have you ever considered purchasing a condo from pre-construction? The marketing for these condos can be pretty convincing with pics of the lifestyle you’ll automatically fall into once you buy! Up…
Certain renovations, such as adding a well thought-out family room – or other functional space – can be a wise investment, as they can add value to your home. Other…
