Steps to Make Buying A Home A Reality
February 13th, 2018
Have big dreams to buy a home next year, but don’t know where to begin? Just because you don’t think you’ll have your down payment together for 2018 doesn’t mean … [read more]
February 13th, 2018
Have big dreams to buy a home next year, but don’t know where to begin? Just because you don’t think you’ll have your down payment together for 2018 doesn’t mean … [read more]
February 13th, 2018
Canadian home prices have been on the rise for years, and according to a new report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), there’s a clear reason why. “Large … [read more]
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February 13th, 2018
New condo sales reached sky-high levels across Canada in 2017, with the most units sold, by far, in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The GTA wasn’t the only market to … [read more]
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February 12th, 2018
Trends are an excellent way to predict things like homebuyer behavior over the coming months or years. Unlike a fad, which ends quickly, a trend is something that may continue … [read more]
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February 12th, 2018
The reality of today’s market is that in many cities and at certain price points it is a full-on sellers’ market. When a house is properly priced, you should expect … [read more]
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February 12th, 2018
Single-detached homes in Vancouver are now less expensive than condos… based on a price-per-square-foot (PPSF) basis, at least. In January, the average PPSF of a detached home in the city … [read more]
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February 11th, 2018
The first time you invest in commercial real estate, you’re likely to fall in love. However, even in love, you spend some time looking for flaws and weak spots that … [read more]
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February 11th, 2018
As a real estate professional, it’s imperative that you keep up with the latest housing trends. After all, the features that buyers are looking for are constantly changing. If you … [read more]
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February 10th, 2018
A new generation of affluent homebuyers powered by a surge in inherited wealth is driving the luxury home market in North America, demanding larger spaces and fancier finishes, according to … [read more]
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February 10th, 2018
Foreign investment made plenty of headlines in 2017, as record prices in the GTA market pushed the Ontario government to introduce a foreign buyer tax. But how are foreign buyers … [read more]
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February 9th, 2018
Every real estate professional is aware that location is the most important factor in the value of a property. After all, the neighborhood and value of the surrounding homes are … [read more]
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February 9th, 2018
When it comes to selling an income property there is no one size fits all answer on the perfect timing. I’m of the belief that timing the market isn’t nearly … [read more]
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February 9th, 2018
Prospective homebuyers say they won’t be jumping into the Canadian housing market anytime soon if interest rates continue to rise. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) 2018 … [read more]
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February 9th, 2018
The latest wide-ranging market outlook released by Morguard Corporation painted a confident picture of the Canadian real estate investment segment’s robust activity this year, a trend fuelled by a healthy … [read more]
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February 8th, 2018
The obvious goal of investment rental property is maximizing profits by minimizing costs. It doesn’t take much experience in the business to realize the typical fixed costs are mortgage, … [read more]
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February 8th, 2018
The first quarter of 2017 was a dark time for would-be GTA homebuyers. Prices were reaching unheard of heights, causing many to question if they could afford to own in … [read more]
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February 8th, 2018
Slowing Momentum Affordability was the elephant in the room at the annual Urban Development Institute (UDI) forecast luncheon on January 18. While few panellists mentioned it by name, its shadow … [read more]
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February 8th, 2018
The percentage of non-permanent residents (NPR) living in Vancouver who hold mortgages in the city increased from 3.3% in 2014 to 3.9% in 2016, according to new CMHC data, and … [read more]
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February 7th, 2018
Whether you’re building an addition, completely remodeling or just finishing your basement, a home improvement loan can help add value and comfort to your home. There are a variety of … [read more]
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February 7th, 2018
While buying a single-family home might sound like a good idea because you don’t need too much cash for a down, it’s awfully risky. Why? Well, if and when your … [read more]
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February 7th, 2018
The Canadian real estate market is supposed to be in the midst of a soft-landing, as the effects of a new mortgage stress test and an interest rate hike begin … [read more]
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February 7th, 2018
In its latest report, the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver said that demand will continue to be high for condominiums and townhomes in the region, but less so for … [read more]
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