According to Statistics Canada, one in eight households now live in a condo. Frosted glass barriers and concrete walls separate neighbours all living very close to each other, beside, across, below, and above from one another. When living so close, there are certain tips you need to know to enjoy your condo living and balcony to its full extent. Being situated…
An analysis of Canada’s top cities to live in this year was done by MoneySense and points to small cities as the go-to hot spots. Thinking small is the new trend and most major cities have even developed tight-knit communities to give off a small town feel while keeping big-city services and amenities. These towns…
After a long winter, the real estate market is at its’ peak in terms of demand. Buyers are being offered more choices and sellers are grabbing at the listings. Your asking price for your home and how you prepare it are crucial to maximizing your profit. When preparing your house for a quick and profitable sale,…
Whether you decide to purchase a quaint country home or a luxurious downtown condo, buying a home will probably be the biggest investment of your life. Before you get the keys, you must first do the research and paperwork to secure financing for this expensive purchase.There is so much to think about when mortgage shopping,…
2014 is almost half way over but do not fret, it is not too late to implement some changes to aid your mortgage. Keep organized and you can still obtain as good mortgage deals. Here are 7 mortgage tips for the rest of 2014. Due to the new mortgage regulations implementing in 2014, lenders are extra…
Mortgage can bring a hurricane of questions and troubles for home buyers. The Globe and Mail recently put up the question of “Should you get pre-approved for a mortgage?” Let’s break everything down and take a look. You’ll get an idea about the price range you should aim for during your househunting. By knowing how…
There have been numerous reports suggesting the current economy is making it hard for Generation Y to purchase their own property. While it is true for the most part, some milennials are winning the game. While most people in their 20s spend their income for social pleasure, one young adult in Toronto is taking life…
As the housing market becomes more and more expensive, and the economy not helping the youth these days, it’s natural for parents to want to help their children have their own place to live. Parents are more often than not, paying at least the down payment when helping to purchase a home for their…
When it comes to the Canadian housing market, you’ve likely heard the sensationalized phenomenon of the housing bubble that is about to burst at any moment. The conditions to this prophetic, real estate apocalypse began just prior to the 2008 global financial crisis: there was a strong economy, low interest rates, and more lenient lending…
While there’s still a chill in the air, something within us is awakening and we’re brushing off the dust from hibernating all winter. The promise of spring is soon approaching. There is a consensus among people within the real estate industry that spring is the busiest time of year for real estate, having the most…
