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Developing workplaces close to condos, residential areas prevents ‘warehousing’ people

Developing workplaces close to condos, residential areas prevents ‘warehousing’ people

Intensification is commonly associated with the building of housing at higher densities in neighbourhoods, but intensification of office, industrial and retail space is equally important to combat sprawl, developers say.

How should I price my property?

How should I price my property?

When deciding on a price for your property, do you price it low and set an offer date with the goal of getting multiple offers? Or do you price at current market value and accept offers anytime? That depends on your property, the market – and your agent’s strategy.

Get Pre-Qualified for a Mortgage

Get Pre-Qualified for a Mortgage

When considering buying a home, you may choose to get pre-qualified for a mortgage to estimate how much you qualify to borrow before beginning the mortgage application or pre-approval process.

Tips for Buying a Home in Toronto

Tips for Buying a Home in Toronto

Prospective buyers should conduct further research and pricing analysis for the homes and neighbourhoods that match their financial circumstances and lifestyle needs to guide their individual decisions.

Interest Rates Are Rising, Securing A Mortgage Now is Best for Buyers

Real Estate Knowledge

Interest Rates Are Rising, Securing A Mortgage Now is Best for Buyers

Last week the Bank of Canada announced an increase in interest rates by half a percent.

5 Ways to Refresh Your Space

Home Improvement

5 Ways to Refresh Your Space

With springtime comes a sense of renewal, and a desire to clean, organize and refresh — especially if you’re spending a lot of time at home. Get your creative gears turning, and whip your space into shape.

A 3-Step Downsizing Plan

Home Improvement

A 3-Step Downsizing Plan

When it's time to move to a smaller home, these tips will help you save the memories while minimizing clutter in your new place.

5 Ways to Make Your Home Office Work (Even if It's Your Kitchen)

Real Estate Knowledge

5 Ways to Make Your Home Office Work (Even if It's Your Kitchen)

WFH is the new normal for many Canadians. Here’s how to get your workspace functioning well — and looking great.

7 first-time condo investor mistakes and how to avoid them

Real Estate Knowledge

7 first-time condo investor mistakes and how to avoid them

If you've never invested before, it can seem pretty intimidating. There's a lot to keep in mind, from finding the place that will give you the best return on your investment, to renting it out, to being able to swing a 20% down payment.

What is the Difference Between a Mortgage Pre-Approval and Prequalification?

Real Estate Knowledge

What is the Difference Between a Mortgage Pre-Approval and Prequalification?

There is a lot of confusion surrounding the difference between a mortgage pre-approval and a pre-qualification.

Here's the 18-tower development set to replace Toronto's Centerpoint Mall

Here's the 18-tower development set to replace Toronto's Centerpoint Mall

Toronto’s Centerpoint Mall may soon be no more as the shopping centre’s owner looks to replace it with a gargantuan 18-tower development.

How to Buy a Condo in Toronto: The Ultimate Guide

How to Buy a Condo in Toronto: The Ultimate Guide

Congratulations on deciding to buy a condo! We've put together this guide to help get you through everything you need to learn and do.

Should You Buy A House Sight Unseen? Pros & Cons

Should You Buy A House Sight Unseen? Pros & Cons

In competitive real estate markets, some home buyers have to move quickly to get the home they want and avoid being outbid. Some buyers will purchase a home sight unseen

Factors to Consider When Buying a Home

Factors to Consider When Buying a Home

When choosing a home, many factors need to be considered. Liveability is important, and your needs and wants should be considered. Here's a list of important considerations when choosing your next home.

Mortgage Pre-Approval: What Lenders Want To Know

Mortgage Pre-Approval: What Lenders Want To Know

3 Requirements for a Mortgage Pre-Approval. Getting a mortgage pre-approval is an important first step in the home-buying process. With a pre-approval in hand, you know how much you can spend on a home.

Resale or Pre-construction?

Resale or Pre-construction?

When looking to buy a condo in Toronto, you have two options: buying resale (a unit in an existing building) or pre-construction (in a development that hasn't been built yet).

Ontario Condominium Act changes make it easier to deal with problematic tenants

Ontario Condominium Act changes make it easier to deal with problematic tenants

If your upstairs neighbour wears concrete shoes or smokes constantly, changes to the Ontario Condominium Act now make these issues easier to resolve.

Increase Your Home's "Screen Appeal"

Increase Your Home's "Screen Appeal"

If you were counting on crowded open houses (or any open houses, for that matter) to sell your home, you’ve probably been rethinking your strategy.

Top 10 tips for selling your home in the winter

Top 10 tips for selling your home in the winter

When you’re thinking about listing your home this winter season, be sure to take note of our helpful top ten tips for preparing your home for a winter sale!

How Do You Buy A Home in a Seller’s Market?

How Do You Buy A Home in a Seller’s Market?

In a seller’s market, there are more buyers than there are homes for sale. With fewer listings to choose from and more competition.