People have been asking and are concerned with what's happening in our real estate market.  Here are the top 5 questions consistently asked and my answers to them.    "What's going on with the market?"  According to the Toronto Real Estate Board, record number of home sales was set in 2016 with a total of 113,000 units sold.  We are currently sitting at 115,000 units with still December to finish out 2021.  Prices on homes have increased... [read more]

1. Deposit Structure   Every project will have a different deposit structure on when payments will need to be made to the builder. The biggest advantage when buying pre-construction compared to something that is already built is the extended deposit structure. With pre-constructions, your down deposit is spread over time (usually totalling 20% of the purchase price) instead of putting it all down at once when buying a resale. Here is an example of a typical deposit structure in... [read more]

From kitchen upgrades to bathroom renovations, learn about our top five recommendations for increasing your home’s property value. These improvements will ensure a greater return on your investment. 1. Kitchen In determining property value, the bathroom is the second most important room in the house. If you can add a three-piece bathroom to a home with only one full bathroom, you’ll notice a dramatic rise in the market value of your property. While we don’t recommend... [read more]