The transition from renting to buying is an important one for many young families, but it can be a confusing time, too, since both sides of the rent-versus-own debate come equipped with facts, numbers and compelling opinions. Conventional wisdom suggests that renting a dwelling is often cheaper than owning, but Royal LePage decided to find…
Away from the legal topics of real estate from a couple of weeks ago, we look at an issue that is much more local, our own region! It has long been a hot topic for tenants, whether university students or government employees, and anything in between. Even though salaries in Ottawa are generally good –…
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…
