What Does a Post-Ownership Society Look Like?
We know there are those Torontonians out there who may be wondering: Will I ever own a home? And that’s a fair question. We know that in the past ten years, property values have grown […]
buyers
Who Should be Buying Toronto Real Estate Right Now?
If I asked the question: “Who should be buying Toronto real estate right now?” I just know there will be those people who are going to be tempted to type “Nobody” in the comment section. […]
Is the Concept of “Drive Until You Qualify” Over?
“Drive until you qualify.” Ever heard that phrase before? Well, if you haven’t, let me explain. The logic goes something like this: If you cannot afford to purchase a property in Toronto, you begin to […]
The End Of Blind Bidding in Canada
It’s not here yet, but I feel it’s just a matter of time. The process we currently have in place right now in real estate for submitting offers in a multiple offer situation is going […]
Should the Green Belt Go?
Should Toronto’s Greenbelt go? Some realtors, politicians, and developers think so. They feel the Greenbelt has been a huge contributor to higher home prices in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas. Developers are eager to […]
The Toronto Fall Market: Don’t Expect Prices to Cool Like the Temperature
No one can predict the future. I know I don’t have a sixth sense. I don’t see dead people. I do think, however, that I am very capable of offering some educated guesses for Toronto’s […]
The Autumn Market of 2017: Is the Free Fall Over?
So far, 2017 has proven to be like no other year in Toronto real estate. Heads spun. Naysayers neighed. Predictability appeared to have been thrown out the window. Toronto real estate in 2017 has defied […]
Should You Sell First or Buy First?
Remember when you bought your first place? You were terrified. Maybe a little clueless about the process. But generally, speaking for most people, it was easy. Why? Because you didn’t have to sell a house […]
It’s Just Emotion That’s Taking You Over
It doesn’t matter how much of an analytical, number-crunching, Sheldon Cooper-type person you may be, emotion is a big part of any real estate transaction. Emotion is a funny thing. It can guide you in […]
Is Liberty Village Great or Gruesome?
What I can say for sure is that there are some half-truths floating around out there about this condo-loving part of Toronto.
Where the First Time Buyer Are Migrating Now
I had a listing this past week that has just sold in the Caledonia-Fairbanks area. It’s between St. Clair and Eglinton, west of Dufferin. For those who are familiar with Toronto real estate, it feels […]
Why Bidding Wars Are Back Big Time for 2015
Bidding Wars. It’s the FIFA World Cup of the real estate world. Several teams play in the competition, but there can only be one winner. It can be a crazy game with plot twists and […]
Discount Brokerages: Are They Worth It?
There’s a new duck in town. It’s called “Fee Duck”. And strangely enough, it has something to do with real estate. I’m not sure where the name came from, but I suspect the word “duck” […]
The Spillover Effect: How To House Hunt Better
Certain strategies could be implemented when buying a house or a condo. Here’s one that should lead you to a good investment.