It continues to be one of the priciest markets for real estate in Canada, but the housing market in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is largely reflective of the ongoing housing crisis in Canada. Traditionally, Ontario as a province and the GTA have been a strong magnet …

Initiating the process of buying a home, whether you are a first-time homebuyer or an existing homeowner, and completing the entire process can be a months-long and fairly stressful experience. If you are lucky enough to afford to buy and own a home in Canada’s currently challenging housing market, …

Hope you are all having a great summer. Even as the available housing inventory has expanded considerably, home sales trends across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) remain sluggish. For those of you who are currently house hunting or have zeroed in on a few homes that you …

If you are considering selling your home or one of your homes (if you are lucky to be in that enviable position in Canada’s tough housing market), taking the time to assess your property’s market value is important. That begins with determining which portions of your home …

Becoming a homeowner is an expensive and time-consuming process. For first-time home buyers, the process of exploring housing options, getting pre-approved for a mortgage—discussed in our last newsletter—making an offer, and finally closing the sale can be complex, if not confusing. Add to that, the many hidden costs that …

Hope you are all enjoying the beginning of what promises to be a beautiful summer. This year, real estate activity in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) has not kept pace with the steadily warming temperatures. However, the current housing inventory in the region has considerably expanded during the last …

The Positives of Condo Living/Investment

For the growing influx of new immigrants into Canada, buying a condo offers a great way to get a foothold into Canada’s pricey real estate market. Condominiums are much more affordable than detached or semi-detached homes and over time have also proven to …

A hard loft is a type of residential conversion in which an industrial or commercial building is converted into living space. These buildings typically have high ceilings, large open spaces, and exposed brick or concrete walls. They are called "hard" lofts because they are typically found in older, industrial buildings …