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]

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]

Although no one has a crystal ball and it is hard to say for certain what will happen, here are some educated predictions for 2022. Toronto's real estate market in 2021 has put home purchases out of reach for many millennials and first-time buyers.  Tougher lending, qualifying and mortgage approvals are also forcing buyers to lower their expectations when purchasing.  Unfortunately, most experts are predicting house prices to continue to rise in 2022, but perhaps at a... [read more]

We have almost finished with the first quarter of 2022 and it has not been short of events happening.  Two years and counting, we are still battling COVID-19, Inflation is at a level not seen in over three decades (According to Statistics Canada, Canadian inflation surpassed 5% for the first time since September 1991, rising 5.1% on a year-over-year basis and up from a 4.8% gain in December 2021.) civil unrest everywhere, debt is at an all time high, major interruptions/backlog in the... [read more]

One question that many people grapple with is whether you should try to purchase a condo unit versus renting it. This article will help you to consider the five advantages of buying versus renting a condo, so that you can make the best decision for your life circumstances. Advantages of Buying   #1: Building equity Condominiums are often thought of as starter properties because their price points are typically more affordable than detached homes. A lower purchase price means a... [read more]