Converting your basement into a rental property is a great way to make extra income to help offset your mortgage. However, it’s not as simple as cleaning it out and finding [...]
First-time home buyer incentives and rebates
As a millennial, a first-time buyer or a newcomer to Canada, it may seem like it is impossible to get into the real estate market right now; prices are skyrocketing in [...]
Update from OREA – Good News!
The Government of Ontario announced today that it is easing public health restrictions sooner than originally expected, with the next phase of measures coming into force on February 17th, 2022, at [...]
What is rent-to-own?
From sharing houses, to moving away from the city, to turning basements into rental suites, to investing in pre-construction condos, people in Toronto are looking at creative ways to get into the [...]
Should I wait until spring to sell my home?
Between the heated Toronto housing market, talk of the Bank of Canada raising interest rates, and the ongoing effects of the pandemic, it can be difficult to make a decision about [...]
Update from OREA – Ontario lifts some safety measures
Update on restrictions in Real Estate from OREA: As of 12:01 a.m. today, several public health and workplace safety measures imposed earlier this month were lifted in Ontario. Below is a [...]
Five creative decluttering strategies – guest post by Shirley Martin
If you’re thinking about selling your home, you might be considering decluttering first. Even if you’re not selling your home, decluttering can help improve your quality of life - and you don’t [...]
How much does it cost to own and carry a condo?
If you’re considering condo living, you might be wondering what costs are involved with purchasing a condominium in Toronto and how these costs might differ from buying a house. Here’s a [...]
What is the Vacant Home Tax?
You may have heard the term ‘Vacant Home Tax’ in the news over the past couple of years. In its latest effort to improve affordable housing, the City of Toronto will [...]
What is Blind Bidding, and why is everyone talking about it?
Homes for sale and blind bidding are hot topics. Real estate has remained strong throughout the pandemic and we have seen significant interest in the process of offers and just how blind [...]
