Love It or List It?

Despite what real estate reality shows might have led you to believe, the decision to sell your home isn’t simple — and it definitely isn’t a decision that you can reach in 30 minutes. This is true even if you never really loved your property in the first place, or it’s become a daily cause of stress. Maybe the commute …

Maintaining Your Home and Protecting Your Investment

Becoming a homeowner is a major responsibility. It’s up to you to take care of your home and protect what is likely your biggest investment. Here are a few things to keep in mind: Make your mortgage payments on time. You can make our mortgage payments weekly, every two weeks or once a month. Whichever schedule you choose, always make …

If you’re torn between investing in either RRSPs or real estate, don’t be. “People have a tendency to think of either RRSPs or real estate investing for their retirement plan,” Calum Ross of VERICO told CREW. “The reality is that consumers need both.” “RRSPs are diverse and can be adjusted to accommodate different risk tolerances. They also offer certain tax …

Real Estate Prices Edge Higher in GTA Markets

The Toronto housing market showed some improvement in home sales this June along with the average selling price. 8,082 homes were sold by Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) members through the MLS in June; a 17.6% jump from May 2018 and 2.4% more than in June of last year. Policy changes such as the B-20 mortgage guidelines which tightened lending …