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Must-See Attractions While Visiting Toronto During the Holiday Season

December 13th, 2019
Despite taking place in the winter, the holidays are the warmest and most cheerful time of year. With all of the bright lights, music in the air, and festivities abound, there’s a lot to do across Toronto and the GTA this holiday season. If you happen to be celebrating in Toronto this year, there’s a lot of wholesome fun in store for the whole family! But if you’re only staying in Toronto t ...

MOVING TO TORONTO: Tips to Help with Relocating in the Winter

December 11th, 2019
Moving to a big city like Toronto is hard enough without factoring in potentially poor weather conditions during the winter months. Sometimes, moving in the winter is unavoidable, especially if you’re relocating to Toronto for work, to be closer to family, or because the lease on your current rental is running out. There are quite a few benefits to moving to Toronto in the winter that many ...

Happy Holidays

December 9th, 2019
At The MAC Group (MAC Suites, MAC Caribbean, MAC Real Estate, and MAC Relocation Solutions), it's not business, it's personal. The staff send a wish of good health and happiness for the holiday season and New Year.From all of us, to all of you, Seasons Greetings and Happy New Year.

CONDO CORNER: Assignments

December 6th, 2019
The Toronto condo market is HOT right now. Buyers looking to purchase a condo in the Toronto real estate market are finding themselves in bidding wars, or struggle to find that “latest and greatest” condo they are looking for.So what exactly is an assignment? It’s when a seller sells their interest in a property before they take possession (ex: before it is built). This means that they are se ...

Top 6 Spots to Have a Business Lunch in Toronto

December 4th, 2019
Whether you frequently take business trips to Toronto or are planning your first one to close a big deal with a client, setting up a lunch date can be a great icebreaker to help you talk strategy and achieve your desired outcome. As a massive corporate and cultural hub, Toronto has countless sophisticated and well-known lunch spots to choose from that are ideal for any business meeting. Si ...

VISIT SERIES: Niagara-on-the-Lake

November 29th, 2019
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-on-the-Lake is a picturesque town located on the Niagara Peninsula, a short drive from Niagara Falls. Home ...

INVESTING: First-Time Real Estate Investor

November 25th, 2019
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.Some buyers choose to invest in a Toronto resale property, which means you get started as a landlord soon ...

Renting vs Buying: A Monthly Comparison

November 22nd, 2019
The Toronto real estate market is very healthy. The cost of Toronto area re-sale homes has risen consistently for the past 10 years, especially condos. Unfortunately, what this results in is lack of rental options at an affordable price. Having said that, we believe that buying is still an option for many that believe they simply can't buy. Let’s do some comparisons to explain.2 Bedroom Condo ...

MOVING TO TORONTO: Neighbourhoods for Young Professionals

November 18th, 2019
When work whisks you away to an unfamiliar city, sometimes it’s best to just go with the flow and try to make the most out of the situation. As a young professional or entrepreneur, moving to Toronto offers endless previously untapped or inconceivable opportunities to help you advance your career. Toronto is a vibrant and culturally diverse city. Each borough has its own unique set of ...

Home sales and prices rise. More supply needed.

November 10th, 2019
The housing market in the GTA showed a sales growth of 22 per cent year-over-year, in September. Much of this growth came from a sharp rebound in sales of detached homes, which were up by 29 per cent versus September 2018. However, the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) notes that sales with 7,825 transactions remain below the record September 2016 peak of more than 9,800 sales. And the continu ...
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