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New to Toronto? On a Toronto work assignment and want to see the sights? Visiting Toronto and the GTA? The Greater Toronto Area has some spectacular things to see and do. In our “Visit” series, we will focus on some of the great day-trips to take to get to know your new hometown.Niagara Falls is on many people’s bucket list, and is known throughout the world. Featured in many movies, and a po ...

If you are interested in buying a condo in Toronto as a first time home buyer or a real estate investor, then you have likely heard the term “status certificate”. So just what is this certificate, exactly?A status certificate is a document that a condominium corporation provides to prospective buyers of a resale condo which gives them a summary of the unit and building as of that particular d ...

Chances are you have heard the advertisements on the radio for one of the many new condominium projects taking place in the Greater Toronto Area. The Toronto real estate market is strong, and these pre-construction projects are proof.So who can benefit from these projects? Simply put – everyone. Construction projects often include parks, new retail options, as well as improved transit through ...

Lump sums. What are they, exactly? They are a relocation package allowance offered by a company to an employee to help them relocate for a new job opportunity. Lump sum packages are just that – a lump sum – and are designed to be more flexible, helping employees get settled and back to work faster. The packages also help employers keep valued employees while also controlling costs on their en ...

The Toronto real estate market is very healthy. The cost of Toronto area re-sale homes has risen consistently for the past 10 years. So… what’s with the price of condos? There are a few factors at play here.DemandDetached homes are priced such that first time home buyers are priced right out of that market. Condos are the only option left for those not wanting to leave the city. Real estate i ...

Read that Relocation Policy!You’ve just been offered a job that involves a relocation to Toronto. Step one is to learn what your relocation policy includes (and doesn’t). Know what your responsibilities are, and what services your employer is providing. Don’t just accept and show up. Read the offer, do your research, and ask questions if anything is unclear.  Get to know TorontoThis one is ...

So we’ve helped you find that dream home in the Toronto real estate market, which you have been loving for a few years. With the longer days, the warmer weather, and new growth with the arrival of tulips and cherry blossoms, many are struck with a burst of energy to spring clean. Totally natural, and very cathartic. Whether you are staying put, or planning on up-sizing into a larger home, spr ...

It is no great secret to anyone that the winter months are a bit slower for real estate, and that things pick up in the spring time. 2019 seemed as though it might just challenge that idea, given how slow April was. May, however, has showed that the Toronto and Greater Toronto Area real estate market has come to life much like the blooms on the cherry blossom trees in High Park.April saw a to ...

If you have been thinking about expanding your investments to include Toronto real estate, today is the best day to get started. Property values continue to go up each year, so waiting just means you end up paying more. Becoming a real estate investor is easier than you think. We can help.Investing in a Toronto resale property means you get started as a landlord sooner. Remember, landlords ma ...

If you have been thinking about expanding your investments to include Toronto real estate, today is the best day to get started. Property values continue to go up each year, so waiting just means you end up paying more. Becoming a real estate investor is easier than you think. We can help.First things first: what is an assignment? It’s when a seller sells their interest in a property before t ...