When the decision gets made to relocate to Toronto, a corporation or employee must immediately reckon with the size and scope of the tasks involved in a permanent move. With so many moving parts, it can be incredibly challenging undertaking to settle into a job abroad. This is where a company that offers specialized relocation services can help. Due to the need for long-term housing, schoolin ...

Real estate is my world. I thrive off the energy, and am a self-proclaimed real estate “junkie”. Nothing makes me happier than finding someone their first home. So with all my real estate experience and knowledge, I thought I would take the time to debunk some rather frustrating myths about real estate in Toronto.I’ll Just Wait for the Bubble to BurstYou are going to wait yourself out of the ...

When companies need employees in a new location for a project or to fill an integral role within the company, they need them there fast! MAC Real Estate Services/ MAC Relocation Solutions can do what many can’t. We have furnished suites. We have relocation counsellors. We have move managers. We have licensed realtors/ agents. We literally have it all!Here is an example of how MAC Real Estate/ ...

Canada has always been considered a financially stable economy in the worldwide marketplace. So it should come as no surprise when Toronto was named Canada’s most powerful financial centre in Canada in 2017. But what was more exciting to see was that Toronto was named the 2nd in all of North America, and 7th overall in the world.These results are courtesy of Z/Yen, a commercial think-tank bas ...

Canada is indeed a beautiful and peaceful place to live. Toronto – Canada’s largest city – is so great, it was named the 4th most liveable in the world! A place it has held for nearly a decade. And we could not agree more.The results were from the Economist Intelligence Unit’s annual index on global liveability, where a score is assigned for over 30 factors across five broad categories of sta ...

Empty nesting is becoming a bit rarer each year. There are many reasons for this. Sometimes it is because grown children are having to move back home for financial reasons, whether that be to pay down student debt, or due to affordable rentals being difficult to find, or maybe it’s to save money to buy some property of their own. Another reason for the loss of the empty nest is due to aging p ...

If you plan on moving to Toronto, in terms of world-class cities, Toronto ranks near the top of the class. From the Canadian hospitality to the natural beauty, Toronto is an attractive destination for a wide variety of reasons.Doing your research in advance will pay dividends later on, especially when considering relocation and moving services. So here are a few key things that you need to kn ...

As we look forward to spring in Toronto, 2018 is proving to be stellar for condo values in the city.In a recent post by BuzzBuzzNews Canada, a few condo buildings were highlighted as appreciating the most within the city limits. Cityplace hit the list a few times. Apex (Front St W and Blue Jays Way) has appreciated 36.5% to $735.72 psf. Luna Vista (south west of Front St W and Spadina) apprec ...

The Ontario government has implemented some changes to standard leases for rental properties. These changes take effect April 30th, and provide more clarification for all parties involved. Landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities remain unchanged. Just the lease changes. So just what are these changes? Well, let’s summarize for you.Who does it ImpactAnyone renting (or renting out) a co ...

The Toronto real estate market was on a hot streak for quite a while. Now with the market cooling, as well as better seasonal prices, this may be the best time to buy a house in Toronto. Key market indicators have demonstrated a flattening out of prices, which is great news for first-time homebuyers and those looking to buy a new home. The Current Real Estate Market in Toronto Most homebuye ...