The Canadian Real Estate Association recently released a year-over-year chart looking at average housing prices in Canada.
People have been trying to get the bearing on average real estate prices as 2011 saw the Vancouver market go ablaze with prices shooting through the roof.
A lot of people anticipated a correction to happen. And when [...]
So is the Toronto Condo market a bubble about to burst?
This question has been on a lot of people’s minds as more and more cranes dot the Toronto skyline. It seems that every month a new batch of condos hit the market.
People are wondering if there is an oversupply of [...]
As more and more people are waiting until later in life to start families and settle down, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of under 35-year-olds across North America that choose to purchase condominiums over residential houses.
While evolving societal customs are playing a role in this real estate market swing, [...]
Condominiums tend to provide homebuyers with an affordable way to enter the real estate market compared to houses. But there are a number of fallacies in the marketplace which may prevent some from looking at purchasing a condo as a viable option. Within this article, we’ll examine three commonly believed fallacies and attempt to [...]
You feel as if you have everything in order. You’ve chosen a property that is in the right price range and the right area, and now you’re ready to begin the purchase process.
Many condo buyers assume that once they’ve chosen a property that actual buying process should be fairly simple. It can be, [...]
When responding to offers on your condo there are two essential factors – establishing trust with the buyer and keeping the buyer’s interest. In order to complete the process successfully and make a profitable sale, you have to understand the unique nuances of the art of negotiation. Within this article we’ll look at three [...]
With Toronto housing prices soaring through the roof more people are looking to get into the condo market. But how do you go about getting a mortgage? Here are four important items that lenders take into account when reviewing your mortgage application.
1. Job History
Banks primary concern when considering lending applicants money [...]
Rex has been with the family for years. You can’t really remember a time when he wasn’t around. He’s got his own bed, a favourite spot on the couch, and his chewy toys are all over the place.
You’re friends think you’re a little crazy when you tell them that good ole’ [...]
Discover 12 Key Factors That Influence Condo Prices In Toronto
The average price for a downtown Toronto Condo is about $210,000 – 250,000.
And this information is OK if you just want a quick snapshot of Toronto Condo market.
But the real value is understanding what influences those prices.
If you knew the actual [...]
Setting aside some money from your monthly salary for your retirement may not be that effective and profitable. One reason is that money saved specifically in a bank doesn’t grow really fast, only a very small percentage every year. Do you have a retirement fund? It’s good if you have one but paying faithfully [...]
