The month of October saw a lot of snow but not much difference to the real estate market! The market saw a slight decrease of 1.6% in property prices varying across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). There is also a drop of 1.1% observed in the GTA for the number of newly listed homes between September
Think You’re Ready to Buy a House? Here’s 4 Signs
“Am I ready to buy a house, or should I just keep renting?” It’s one of the questions that we hear most often and something to which first-time homebuyers often spend months, if not years, trying to figure out the answer. Below are a list of four tell-tale signs that you’re ready to bi
Bank of Canada Raises Interest Rate – Again!
Canadians can expect to pay 0.25% more on their interest rates starting October 24, 2018. This increase by the Bank of Canada on Wednesday raised the benchmark interest rate from 1.50% to 1.75% - which has already been raised 4 times since the summer of 2017. This was justified by praise to the econ
Top 15 cities in Ontario to watch and buy in 2018-2019
Guelph has topped the list as the city with the most attractive real estate for buyers in Canada. Homes in Guelph go for about $441,000, which is more than four times the average household income. This certainly isn’t cheap, but in the shadow of Toronto, this is what passes as affordable. Still
GTA Monthly Report – September 2018
The month of September saw a slight increase in property prices varying across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and saw a rise in new listings on the market. There were 15,920 new listings, substantially up from August, yet amazingly down 3.1% compared to September 2017. Toronto’s Sept
Keeping your Mortgage Pre-Approval
Congratulations! Your mortgage has been approved. You’ve picked out your home and the seller has accepted your offer. Everything’s all set, right? Not so fast. Even though you’ve been approved, you still need to keep your financial situation in order. It is not uncommon for lenders to pu
Everything You Need To Know About Mortgage Pre-Approval
Becoming a homeowner is a life-long dream for many Canadians but as with all new experiences, there’ll be uncertainty and you may even second guess yourself once or twice. You’ll be interviewing realtors, looking at homes, worrying about bidding wars, and let’s not forget the big one: Qualifyi
5 Qualities Your Mortgage Provider MUST Have
Mortgage providers play a crucial role in getting the lowers mortgage interest rate and terms in the market. You want to work with someone who will offers competitive rates, good service, and support with this journey. It is important to keep these things in mind while choosing a mortgage provider
Top 3 Reasons Why You Should Not Buy a House Without An Agent
Many people often debate whether they should get a real estate agent due to having all the information being readily available on the internet. You can also save thousands of dollars if you decide to buy the home yourself. However, there is no replacement to an experienced professional who can do al