Toronto Real Estate in 2013: Year in Review
In a few weeks time, the predictions will start rolling out for 2014 with regard to Toronto real estate. I know I will be making a few of my own! Of course, it may be a […]
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House Shopping at Christmas: A Good Idea?
Every couple of weeks or so someone usually asks me what is the best time of year to buy or sell their home. And to that, I usually offer the very vague and unsatisfying answer […]
Are Suburbs Always Cheaper?
Let me be clear. This is not a rant about the superiority of the city or that living in the suburbs is bad and doomed existence, but it is an attempt to clear up some […]
Maintenance Fees: The Cold, Hard Truth!
Maintenance fees are an obsession for many condo owner. And who can blame them? Here are some of the cold, hard facts about maintenance fees.
The Value of Your House: An Art or Science?
A few weeks back, two clients of mine, a couple from Toronto, purchased a house in an emerging neighbourhood. The listing agent decided to hold back offers. That’s no surprise to anyone familiar with the […]
He Can’t Be Blamed for Everything…
In the last week, I think about half of my Facebook feed has been about Rob Ford. His image cannot be avoided, and why would you avoid such real life drama? He really does put […]
Detached Homes: The New Royals of Property Types
People love detached houses. And really, who can blame them? You don’t have a flimsy party wall separating you from your neighbours with the colic baby, or the neighbours who like to make love loudly […]
The Toronto Housing Market In 20 Years
Something odd started happening in Toronto a few years ago. The condo market, and the market for houses divorced, and decided to go their own ways. It was an amicable split, but I’m not sure […]
Getting There First
Early bird gets the warm. This kind of thinking does apply to Toronto condo development as well. Here’s why.
How to Name (And Not Name) a Toronto Condo
It may not always feel this way, but a lot goes into a condo name. Here are some Toronto hits and total misses in the name department.
Can You Save Money If you Sell Your Own Home?
A long time ago, before I started my real estate career, but after the dinosaurs disappeared, I was a producer for several lifestyle series on broadcast TV. Many of which were geared toward real estate. […]
Should First-Time Buyers Be Blue?
It’s tough for first-time buyers right now. I really do feel for them, especially if a house is the property of preference. On top of the Feds making it difficult for first-time buyers to qualify […]
No, It’s Not 1989 Again
Lately, I’ve been seeing a lot of comparisons between now and the late 80s. I’m not talking about the return of Dr. Pepper or that Atari is making a comeback, though I would be happy […]
Three Best Toronto Neighbourhoods to Buy a New Condo
There are many reasons why someone should not buy a new condo. For starters, it takes an average of 3.85 years for a typical Toronto condo to move from the initial sales stage to occupation. […]
Home Ownership in Canada: Some Surprising Stats
I think most Canadians can admit that we are a little home ownership crazy. People like to talk about out-of-control bidding wars and neighbouring properties that never sell like they do about Miley Cyrus on […]
REAL ESTATE INVESTORS: GOOD OR EVIL?
People are afraid of the unknown. Some times there are good reasons. Perhaps aliens are visiting earth and would like to use us humans as their food supply. Other times, there was really nothing to fear at all, like […]