Jun 14 2019
The night I got home from my Conference trip to Ottawa, I saw this condo hit the market for $219,000 in the Super Cute Corktown. So cheap! I thought, so I went to see it the next morning. I impulsively bought it that day in April, and closed May 15th. It all happened so quickly… […]
Dec 20 2018
If home buying is on your to-do list next year, there are some tasks to tackle before you hit the streets. Admittedly, many of these New Year’s Resolutions relate to finances, and rightly so. A home is likely the biggest investment you’ll make in your lifetime, so here are five New Year’s Resolutions that you’ll […]
Aug 30 2017
Houzz is an amazing resource for home decorating tips and trends. Here are some of their adorable, budget friendly ideas to make your Patio feel like HOME! Is your outdoor space more drab than fab but you don’t have the inclination (or budget) for a big makeover? Whether your space is […]
Jul 04 2017
The Ontario government has announced what it calls a comprehensive housing package aimed at cooling a red-hot real estate market. Here are the 16 proposed measures: A 15-per-cent non-resident speculation tax to be imposed on buyers in the Greater Golden Horseshoe area who are not citizens, permanent residents or Canadian corporations. Expanded rent control that […]
Nov 17 2016
Our ever so knowledgable Broker of Record Conrad Zurini, from Re/Max Escarpment Realty., was interviewed (as per usual) by a top Canadian Real Estate Investing Magazine (Canadian Real Estate Wealth). He gave some insightful tips on: WHERE to buy! (Downtown) WHAT to buy! (Condo) WHY buy? (Bars, Shops, Restaurants, Lake, Parks etc etc etc!) Thinking […]
Jul 04 2016
When you’re looking for a new home, you want to find one in a great neighbourhood – or, at least, in a neighbourhood that is on the upswing. How can you tell if a particular area is improving? Here are some common indicators: Pride of ownership. Take a walk around the neighbourhood. Do you get […]
May 17 2016
When you buy land or an interest in land in Ontario, you pay Ontario’s land transfer tax. Land includes any buildings, buildings to be constructed, and fixtures (such as light fixtures, built-in appliances and cabinetry). Who pays land transfer tax? When you acquire a property or land, you pay land transfer tax to the province […]
Feb 09 2016
Coming Soon! Acclamation, James Street North: 71 units. Expected to start construction early 2016, and finish in 2017. 150 Main West: 142 condo units. Began construction in 2015. Expected to finish construction in the second quarter of 2016. Royal Connaught, King Street East: Began construction on first and second phases (of five planned total phases) […]
Jun 29 2015
Advantages & Disadvantages of Owning a Condo Whether you are a first time homebuyer, thinking of downsizing, or purchasing an investment property, considering a condo may be on the table. I used to work for a property management company, whose portfolio was consisted of mostly condominiums, so I […]