You’ve heard that there’s a Toronto real estate bubble, you’ve probably even heard rumours that it’s going to pop… but what exactly is a bubble, how did we get here,…
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Technology is a big deal in Canada. Our contribution to the industry has given Canada a seat at the grown up table for global innovation. The astronomical number of jobs…
Mortgage approval rules are about to change. The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI) published the final version of Guideline B-20 yesterday. The legislature is intended to…
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…
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…
