While 2020 was an unprecedented year that no one could have predicted, as we enter 2021 and are ready to plan our return to normalcy, the coming year shows great promise in several areas. Namely: the real estate industry. Though the beginning of 2020 all but put a halt to all things real estate the [...]
Snowbirds live a lifestyle many only dream about. They live in Canada during the warmer months of the year then fly off to a warmer climate as soon as the snow hits the ground. Though this can be a fun and rewarding lifestyle, it also means that the home they keep here in Canada should [...]
Location, location, location… You’ve no doubt heard this mantra many times over when shopping for your new home. Whether you are looking for a home for yourself or a unit that you can ultimately rent or flip, the location of the condo is going to be a major factor in your purchase. While there are [...]
With the price of a single-family home increasing the Toronto area, these kinds of homes are feeling that much more unattainable for a large demographic of home buyers. When new buyers enter the market, they are looking for a home that they can afford to live in and that might turn into a great investment [...]
When buying a condo, whether as a rental investment property or to live in yourself, there are so many choices to make. From choosing the location and amenities to whether to go with a pre-construction unit or a turnkey one, it can feel somewhat overwhelming to step into the condo housing market, especially for the [...]
When making the decision to purchase an investment property, the cost of the unit is only one part of the price that you have to consider. The actual cost of the borrowing is another big piece of the cost-effectiveness pie. Before committing to buy a property, whether as an investment or for personal use, you [...]
When setting out to buy an investment property, likely you’ve come across homes that are listed as either freehold or condo properties. They might sound like that same thing, but there is a key difference in how the ownership of each style works. What’s the difference between Condos and Freehold Units? A condo means that [...]
When considering where to buy a condo in 2019, look no further than Burlington, Ontario! This mid-sized city situated just an hour from downtown Toronto is a great place to invest in a condo, especially considering that despite years’ hot market. Rated Canada’s best mid-sized city by Money Sense Magazine for 5 years in a [...]
As your life progresses you may find yourself entertaining the idea of downsizing from your house into a condo. On one hand it seems like a logical move, but on the other it can be intimidating. There are so many things to consider! The thought of going from a full-sized house to a unit with [...]
Burlington, Ontario happens to be Canada's best mid-sized city located just west of Toronto. It's quickly growing in popularity among home buyers and investors, and for good reason! Residents of Burlington are able to enjoy the perks of living in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), without the craziness that can come with big city living. [...]
