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 pre-construction project allows you to be more selective of what you purchase, and not dep ...

On Monday, April 22, 2019 we mark Earth Day. In fact, it will mark the 49th Earth Day! Today, more than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year. That makes it the largest civic observance in the world.Earth Day encourages people to contribute to environmental stewardship and conservation. Get to know the Earth. Put down the iPhone, turn off Netflix, get your family ...

Toronto real estate continues to be hot. Re-sale detached home prices rose in February by 0.85% compared to the same time last year. Average selling price? $1,295,920. Condos are even hotter… with a 7.3% price increased compared to last year to an average of $612,213. So it’s no wonder first time home buyers are looking to the suburbs to find that single detached home with some form of yard f ...

Something I often hear from people thinking of selling their home, is that they are concerned that they will not be able to find their dream property to purchase. We completely understand. However, should Toronto real estate buyers be concerned? No, and here’s why: There are plenty of options within your price rangeThink about the last time you purchased a car. You likely had a price range i ...

It’s not often you hear us say we are excited about budgets. However, the 2019 Federal budget is very exciting for real estate in Toronto and the GTA, for two main reasons: Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP)This plan allows you to borrow from yourself. In the past, you could borrow up to $25,000 in a calendar year from your RRSP to buy or build a qualifying home. This has now been bumped up to $35,000. ...

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 ...