A Guide for First Time Buyers Who Want to Enter the Housing Market
Buying a house has become more expensive over the last few decades. However, if you play your card rights, the dream is still well within reach.
Can you Include Closing Costs as Part of your Mortgage?
One of the biggest surprises I experienced as a first-time homebuyer were the closing costs. After I shelled out $300 for a home inspection, I thought that was it. Nope. Real estate lawyer fees, appraisal fees, title insurance and the real doozy, land transfer tax (a...
Toronto’s Property Rental Market and the Rise of “Rental Resumes”
When we think of a movie poster, we usually picture an upcoming thriller or romantic comedy, or perhaps a famous movie star… But, in the case of Huy Do, a 27-year-old from Toronto, his movie poster advertised his wish to rent an apartment in the city. Huy Do...
NDP’s 30-Point Plan for Vancouver’s Housing Industry
British Columbia’s NDP Government is facing a housing-shortage crisis. Its housing market is dealing with a severe shortage of affordable homes. The February 2018 budget included a 30-point plan to address the housing shortage in Vancouver. This plan highlights...
5 Tips to Sell Your Home in Any Season
Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a home in Canada, you’ve probably noticed that winters aren’t particularly a great time for real estate deals. For instance, market experts note that 25% fewer homes sales were conducted in the January 2017 as compared to May...