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My, how the times have changed! A decade ago, detached homes ruled the Toronto real estate world. Moving into 2019, condos are dominating. January 2019 statistics actually showed that condominium prices were 12.5% higher than January 2018, with the average condo costing $803,638. While condos increased in price (and popularity), new-build home prices began to lose traction. In fact, new-build ...

Canada's population is aging, and there is no doubt as to the impact that segment of our society is having and will continue to have on our real estate market in years to come. When it comes to assisting senior clients with their move, there are a number of important questions that must be asked: Do you WANT to move, or do you feel you HAVE to move?There are only two broad reasons why senior ...

Buying your first home is such an important and exciting decision. Sometimes in the excitement, we forget some key financial decisions. We thought we would write them down for you.Prepare a Monthly BudgetFirst-time home buyers have likely used a budget before. Here we suggest looking over it again, and making some adjustments. When you are renting, some expenses such as property taxes, some u ...

The average Toronto area re-sale home price rose 1.7% year over year in January to $748,328, including single-family homes and condos, according to the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB), which is forecasting a 4% annual price increase for 2019. TREB President Garry Bhaura indicated “Although we won’t experience record levels, we do expect to see a better year in 2019 for sales and selling pric ...

It has been an incredible - and surprising - two years for real estate in Toronto. As stats continue to come in from 2018, we gain a better picture of what we can expect moving further into 2019. These stats are critical if you are planning on moving to Toronto, buying a home in Toronto, or you want to invest in real estate in Toronto.There has been some great news on the Toronto and Greater ...

Buying your first home can be both exciting and a bit daunting. The good news is that there are government incentive programs available to help you get into the housing market. Let’s break them down for you.Land Transfer Tax Refund for First-Time Buyers (Ontario) First-time homebuyers of an eligible home may be eligible for a refund of all or part of the Land Transfer Tax. To claim a refund, ...

Luxury home sales have often been a good indicator of the state of the global economy. Foreign investors often hold real estate throughout the world, so a major shake-up to the global economy would have a definite impact on luxury home sales in Toronto.So how does Toronto fare?First, let’s clarify something. The term “luxury” as it applies to home prices is different depending on location. In ...

On October 17, 2018, the Cannabis Act came into force in Canada. Cannabis is now legal for both recreational and medicinal use (though medical use was legalized back in 2001). The rules for usage is quite similar to alcohol, though many have expressed concern about how cannabis can affect Toronto & GTA real estate. For individuals moving to Toronto or relocating to Toronto from outside Canada ...

One of the many factors that impact real estate in Toronto is mortgages. For 2019, banking experts are suggesting that “there will be flat to low-single digit mortgage growth this year”, as indicated by CIBC’s CEO Victor Dodig. The Bank of Canada is expected to hold its key interest rate at 1.75%, regardless of the recent hikes by the central bank.Looking at interest rates in greater detail, ...