There are many things to consider when choosing the home for you. It may seem obvious, but the importance of liveability and your wants and needs need to be addressed. Check out this list of the main liveability factors that you should consider when finding your next home. Location Location is key when searching for […]
A mortgage pre-approval is an important first step in the home-buying process. Having a pre-approval in hand tells you how much you can spend on a home, and it locks in the current low interest rate for up to 120 days, so you can shop the market knowing you’re insulated from rate hikes in the near future. If the […]
The main theme of Canadian housing markets in June 2021 was the same as in April and May—things are continuing to calm down. Activity has slowed and prices are not rising as fast as they were. Sales were down about 8.5% from May to June. Meanwhile, new listings didn’t really change on a month-over-month basis, so that took […]
Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you will make in your lifetime. While the initial purchase of a home is a big cost, it is important to keep in mind the expected – and unexpected – costs of owning a home. From maintenance fixes and utilities, to insurance and emergency costs, it […]
Maintaining a beautiful garden and lawn can be a lot of work. There’s mowing, weeding, fertilizing, watering—the list goes on and on. If you don’t have time to putter in the yard, consider hiring a professional landscaper. Finding the right landscaping company for your needs requires some homework, so here are some things to consider when choosing a landscaper […]
We’ve all seen the headlines: “Home sold $502,000 over asking!” “House received more than 20 offers.” “Buyers frustrated with home search.” There’s no denying we’ve seen unprecedented activity in housing markets across Canada. Home sales have been setting records across the board since last summer, yet we began 2021 with the lowest level of supply on record—below […]
With extended lockdowns, schools and offices shuttered, as well as many of our favourite amenities closed for long stretches due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians have been spending a lot more time at home this past year. This has caused some buyers to reevaluate what they’re looking for in a home, including a desire for additional living space, […]
This important question has historically been eclipsed by others like, “How much should we list for?” and “How long will it take to sell?” However, COVID-19 has home many sellers considering showings from a different perspective, with extra attention paid to safety, convenience and current best-practices (think technology). Here’s what home sellers can expect when […]
Not All Real Estate Markets Are Created Equal The Ontario real estate markets have become synonymous with high prices and intense competition. These conditions have only intensified during the pandemic, prompting many buyers to ditch their downtown dwellings in favour of larger, detached homes in rural areas that have traditionally been considered recreational property markets. […]
The best way to describe the Ontario housing market today? Sizzling, on fire, red-hot. From its major urban centres to the rural communities, every corner of the province is witnessing record sales activity and exorbitant price growth. For years, only the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) and Ottawa enjoyed a red-hot real estate activity in Ontario. […]