Toronto Buying Tips

MLS.ca is the multiple listing service where you will find most Toronto homes that are for sale, infact this is where you will find most of the homes for sale in Canada. Mls.ca recently moved to a new site location realtor.ca, with this move there was an increase in search options. There are now four [...]

Home insurance varies greatly, there is no single coverall insurance solution, it really depends on your individual requirements and tolerance for risk. Outlined in this article is an overview of many different types of insurances related to homeownership some of which may apply to you and some may not. Insurance may seem like a burden [...]

Outlined below are 12 benefits to buying as compared to renting a Toronto home:
1.    Buying a Toronto home is a great investment. Homes tend to increase in value in Toronto over time, in the past 20 years the average Toronto home has increased 11% per year.
2.    You are in complete control. You can make any [...]

On the buyer side of a Toronto real estate transaction it is imperative to have a lawyer to protect your rights and ensure you get everything that you have paid for. The lawyer you select should specialize in Toronto real estate transactions and have significant experience in the field. Although the chances are low that [...]

A Toronto home inspection is the objective evaluation of a house. At the end of the evaluation a detailed document is provided outlining the condition of the Toronto house.
The report will outline not just the major problems with the Toronto property but also the minor problems. The report will also outline the estimated age of [...]

1.    Location is key
Look for a good Toronto location that is only going to get better. This is the best Toronto real estate investment advice. If the Toronto house is not exactly right you can renovate it. You cannot renovate the neighbourhood.
2.    The best Toronto investment properties are usually those that require the most work
Find [...]

Unknown to most Toronto home buyers your Toronto real estate agent, the agent showing you homes can offer you two forms of representation. Your real estate agent could be working directly for you as in a buyer brokerage arrangement or they could be working in the vendor’s best interest if it is a sub agency [...]

Moving homes can be traumatic on children. It is the change, the unknowing that is the toughest on kids. If dealt with properly this can be made to be a fun new adventure for kids. Keep in mind that your kids will reflect to some extent your own feelings, if you are stressed/worried your kids [...]

1)    Walk a mile in the Vendor’s shoes
Review the offer as if you are the vendor and consider how you would react to the offer.
2)    Be ready to give and take
You have to be willing to give and take in any negotiation. Before your negotiation list out the items/terms you are flexible on and those [...]

It is of paramount importance to find the right Toronto real estate agent. The single biggest mistake people make is that they assume all Toronto real estate agents are the same and pick the first one they come across.
In order to find the right real estate agent you should plan on meeting with a handful [...]