For some, downsizing may be an intimidating concept. But with a bit of strategic planning and organization you can easily take the worry out of it. It’s important to…
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Just because your space is limited doesn’t mean you can’t live large. Following these 10 guidelines for living in a small space are sure to make it feel as though you’ve added a few extra…
Buying a home in Toronto is merely a dream for some so renting a property becomes their only option. If you’ve been following my previous market reports and blog posts,…
By now you have seen or at least heard about the CBC Marketplace where an undercover investigation revealed some real estate agents breaking the rules in an effort to “double-end”…
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…
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…
