Toronto Buying Tips

Looking ahead to next year, condo buyers in the greater Toronto area need to begin considering the effects of the upcoming 13% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), scheduled to go into effect in July, 2010.  This new tax represents a combination of the 5% national Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the 8% Provincial Sales Tax [...]

Choosing a buying agent is a crucial decision whether you are a first time home buyer or have bought a home in the past.  This is the person who will be working with you throughout the home search and home purchase process so you need to be certain he or she has the knowledge and [...]

Many sellers love the thoughts of multiple offers on their homes.  This does happen often, when the housing market is going strong.  When there are not enough listings of homes to meet the demand – it’s quite possible to receive multiple offers.  When this happens, a bidding war can often ensue, driving up the price [...]

Along with the weather, the real estate market seems to be getting better.
Stale homes which have stayed the course through the sleet and snow are now hanging sold signs on the front lawns. These properties that have sat for 6 months are now selling in multiple offers. It is almost like a spoiled child syndrome. [...]

Now that the snow has melted, the golf clubs are out, and the patios are bustling it is time to start planning your spring events. Winter hibernation is finally over.
The City of Toronto has so much to offer for its inhabitants. I want to share the many reasons why I think Toronto is such [...]

Yes, there is a large group of people who have great opportunities in front of them right now.  Some of them just don’t know it yet. Move up Buyers, First time buyers, Investors and Builders with cash for inventory are all in a good position to take advantage of this downturn market.
We are now seeing [...]

One of the best aspects of my business as a Toronto Real Estate Agent is the day to day variety of the work. There are many twists and turns with every client and they always surprise me with a new challenge. I was asked a very interesting question the other day.
How far down do I [...]

There are very different tactics used when pricing a house versus pricing a condo or loft. Houses use frontage and depth as a base price for land value and then adjustments are made for the actual dwelling. The physical house can vary in value based on its age, quality, renovations, functionality, which way it faces [...]

There are many ways for a Toronto Realtor to develop the right price for a property and we use them all depending on the situation. There are many variables that need consideration because one variable could drastically alter the amount that you want to list your property at.
Why is it important to list at the [...]

What is the difference between a Toronto condo and an apartment?
Condo refers to a type of ownership not a type of building. A Toronto condo usually takes the form of a high or low rise apartment style building.  However, some condos could be in the form of a factory loft or town house.
When you buy [...]