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It’s been almost a year and a half since the mortgage stress test was introduced, so we thought it was the perfect time to revisit it. There still seems to be some confusion out there about it. The mortgage stress test came into effect January 1, 2018, immediately impacting how much homebuyers qualify to borrow… Read more
Real estate professionals come with various expertise as well as skills. But who do you contact when you want to buy a home? Things can get confusing because most people use the terms realtor, broker, and agent interchangeably – what is the difference between these terms and which real estate professional do you need? What… Read more
Staging your home is like dressing up for a much-awaited date. Sure, your home may be amazing and have the finest features and materials that money can buy but can most home buyers spot that from first glance? Staging your home before you sell this spring, lets you highlight the features that you want to… Read more
Are you planning to move to Toronto this year? Perhaps wanting a more suburban area or maybe move to the city for a change? You’re in luck! Toronto has an array of neighbourhoods to choose from, each one with its unique touch and personality. You may want to scout for a new home in Toronto’s… Read more
Buying a home is an exciting time. It can be easy to get caught up in the moment and pay attention to a home’s upgrades, overlooking some potential issues. If you’re buying a home for the first time, you may not know some of the important stuff to look out for, that’s why we decided… Read more
Most real estate articles and blogs say that the best time to sell a home is during spring and that the best time to buy one is during winter. If this is the case, won’t the home sellers and home buyers have a hard time meeting each other’s needs? A lot of home sellers who… Read more
It is often the case that politicians will clamor to take credit for new transportation improvements such as the opening of a new subway. Though certain figures and political parties will surely benefit from having better access to cheaper and easier transportation, no one could be happier than the residents of the area who would… Read more
For months leading up to the federal budget, the Liberals had been promising to make housing more affordable for first-time homebuyers. There were rumours of everything from the reintroduction of 30 year amortization mortgages for first-time homebuyers to lessening the mortgage stress test. In the end we got a revamped RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan and… Read more
Are you thinking about selling home sweet home in the springtime? You’re not alone. The spring real estate market is the most popular time to list properties for sale. If you’re selling your home during this time, you may think it’s a slam dunk, when that couldn’t be further from the truth. While it may… Read more
The biggest surprise for me when I bought my first home was the closing costs. After I spent $500 on a home inspection, I thought the worst was over. Wrong. Real estate lawyer fees, municipal and provincial land transfer taxes—the list went on and the expenses added up. Before I knew it, I had spent… Read more