Archive for Home Buying In Toronto

REMAX Report: 2011 Toronto Real Estate Market “Defied Expectations”


Well, 2011 is almost at an end, and with that comes the 2012 REMAX Housing Market Outlook. The report contains predictions for the 2012 Housing Market, as well as highlights from the 2011 Housing Market, including that home sales is expected to be 90,500 units, which is five per cent over last year and the [...]

Hot New Toronto Real Estate Listing: 2 Rean Dr.


2 Rean Dr. #1908, Toronto, Ontario $346,800 1 Bedroom 2 Full Bathrooms Our latest Toronto Real Estate Team Listing is a south-facing, open concept one bedroom condo with a den and solarium, but the den is easily large enough to become a second bedroom and can be made more secluded thanks to its French doors. [...]

Toronto Land Transfer Tax Discussed At City Budget Meeting


This week, the Toronto Real Estate Board made a presentation to the City Hall’s Budget Committee about repealing the Toronto Land Transfer Tax. The presentation was made based on a recent poll conducted by the Toronto Real Estate Board, which asked Torontonians about their feelings on the Land Transfer Tax: – 65 per cent supported [...]

What Does A Toronto Real Estate Agent Bring To The Table?


A very recent survey conducted on behalf of the Ontario Real Estate Association has found that few home buyers or home sellers in Ontario realize the full extent of the services their real estate agent is able to provide. Real estate agents might surprise you with some of the different aspects of home buying, home [...]

Being A Good Toronto Neighbour


Being a good neighbour builds stronger communities and gives your neighbourhood a better sense of “home”. If you’ve just moved into a new home, try actively building a great neighbourhood by keeping a good relationship with your neighbours – and remember, being a neighbour isn’t just about living next door to one another. Nearly everyone [...]

Latest Mortgage Stats From The CAAMP Mortgage Conference


Highlights from 2011 mortgage survey The three-day 2011 Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals (CAAMP) Conference in Toronto wrapped up just a few days ago. The managing director of Maritz, a research company, shared the highlights of a survey at the conference that was conducted in October, polling 2,000 Canadians on mortgages: Canadians and their [...]

Toronto Real Estate Team Listing: Perfect For A Business Owner Who Needs To Always Be Close By…


132 Ossington Ave, Toronto $659,800 3 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths This home is located in a great neighbourhood and is perfect for a business owner who needs extra space above the storefront – either to live in or for more retail space. It’s zoned for commercial use and is located close to Trinity Bellwoods park [...]

Toronto Real Estate Lawyer Bob Aaron on Seller Disclose Forms (SPIS)


Toronto real estate lawyer Bob Aaron’s most recent column details the differences between the Ontario Seller Property Information Statement (SPIS) and the similar seller disclose forms in Manitoba, which have been simplified (and there, they are mandatory). Mr. Aaron points out that the Ontario version has 48 questions while the Manitoba version has 19: “Here [...]

Toronto Real Estate: Fall Maintenance For Your Home


Properly winterizing your home will make it much more comfortable during the coming months, as well as prevent the likelihood of you having to fix something in the cold or the dark. Follow this checklist for quick fall maintenance on your home: Outside your house Inspect the roof, gutters and siding. This is easy to [...]

Tighter Canadian Home Inspection Laws Encouraged


A Canadian home inspection organization is pushing for a more unified, consistent set of standards for the Canadian home inspection industry. According to this CBC Article, some home inspectors are only able to find visible defects that anyone could find, and are unable to look deeper to find hidden problems that could seriously cost the [...]