Making Your First Home Purchase in Ontario Easier: A Down Payment Guide The idea of buying your first home can feel overwhelming, especially in a competitive real estate market like Toronto. For many, one of the most intimidating aspects of the process is the down payment—how much you need, when to pay it, and how to budget for it. But this doesn’t have to be a mystery. With the right tools and advice, making sense of down payments can be surprisingly simple.... [read more]

If your new year resolution was to stop splurging a fortune on sky-high rents and buy a Toronto condo in 2020, we suggest you start your search as soon as possible. Condos prices in Toronto are expected to go up at an unprecedented rate this year. Not to mention, when you factor in high demand for condos, stable mortgage rates, and a scarce condo inventory, the market has never been more competitive. Before you take a leap of faith into homeownership, we suggest you keep a few things... [read more]

Buying your first home comes with many big decisions, and the prospect is as daunting as it is exciting for first time buyers. Before you know it, you will get swept up in the whirlwind of home shopping and fall prey to common mistakes that would come back to haunt you as buyer’s remorse later. Since homeownership has many far-reaching implications, you need to make the most rational decision possible, which is where a little knowledge and preparation can set you up for success.... [read more]

Successful landlords or real estate sellers have mastered the art of running a real estate company. Investing in the real estate business is a considerable investment. As a landlord dealing with Toronto condos, you must make the required decisions to ensure that your company is successful while complying with the rules. Learning to say no to renters is one of the most important things a landlord can do to run a profitable company. Saying no will help you maintain your sanity, streamline... [read more]

Homeownership should give you a sense of security and peace, no matter where you live. If you own a condo, condo insurance can provide that sense of comfort and confidence. While the condo association’s master insurance policy generally covers the main structure and common areas, some things are considered a homeowner’s responsibility. condo insurance helps protect against losses and repair costs for a condominium unit, in the event of theft, vandalism, fire damage, water... [read more]