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In Toronto: Buyers starting to get back into the market and would be home sellers and tenants clash.
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In Toronto: Buyers starting to get back into the market and would be home sellers and tenants clash.
Canada's top mortgage body just shared some pretty bleak expectations - should we take heed?
A respected real estate lawyer warns against using untested COVID-19 clauses in property transactions.
Last week, the CMHC's CEO had a surprising suggestion.
Why the widely reported drop in condo prices in last week's news was misleading.
In the City: Does 69% drop in sales give new buyers a chance and inside the new real estate mindset.
It's Week 10 - here's a recap of tips to manage your mortgage.
The market is now more competitive than it was four weeks ago.
In the City: Home buyers begin to venture out and poor housing connected to higher number of COVID-19 cases.
The pandemic-induced economic slowdown will lower mortgage rates - but how low will they go?
In in the City: Home sales hit a record low in April and Google's smart-city project cancelled.
These five factors will help you figure out whether you'd come out ahead.
The Greater Toronto Area saw a record low 2,942 home sales in April 2020.
In Toronto: Average rents for Toronto Area condos have dropped, with downtown falling fastest.
The average rent for a condo across the Toronto area is down, while units for rent climb.
An increase in months of inventory suggests buyers as slowly re-entering the market - but not all regions across the Toronto area are picking up at the same speed.
In spite of rate cuts and more aggressive measures, mortgage rates haven't lowered - until now.
In Toronto: Condo sales plummet 69%, but one measure shows better news for larger market.
Home sales numbers continue to be down across Toronto and the GTA, but an equal drop in new homes for sale appears to be keeping prices stable.
The Bank has acted aggressively to counter the economic shocks induced by the Coronavirus and the decline of oil - and their efforts to lower mortgage rates may finally be...
Toronto: GTA home sales are down sharply and home buyers are warned that they cannot back out of their deals as the real estate market stalls in the Coronavirus crisis.
The Greater Toronto Area saw a sharp decline in both sales and new listings as home buyers and sellers adjust to the reality of the Coronavirus crisis.
The economic fallout of the coronavirus crisis is making mortgage lenders seize up - and two main factors will determine how cautious they'll be: house prices and job losses.
Toronto: What areas are performing the best and worst in the GTA as realtors forge ahead in an uncertain landscape.
Some markets in the Greater Toronto Area are showing signs of the type of slowdown that requires buyers and sellers to act carefully.
Why a variable rate mortgage is the clear winner for borrowers right now - while those holding HELOCs should beware.
Toronto: The real estate market comes to a stop as the city takes new measures to halt the coronavirus spread.
Toronto real estate market sales have dropped sharply in the third week of Ontario's state of emergency due to Coronavirus pandemic.
After nearly five years with no decreases, the bank's policy rate has dropped all the way from 1.75% to 0.25% in March alone - but not all mortgage borrowers will benefit.
Toronto: Latest on house prices, mortgage payment defferal, rental eviction freeze and more.
While the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis is unprecedented, its impact on the real estate market can be seen in terms of demand and supply effects which tend to be more familiar.
Lenders have raised both their fixed and variable mortgage rates to the surprise of many borrowers - here's how to manage your mortgage during this stressful time.
While authorities have announced that Canadians will be able to defer their mortgage payments due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, some key limits apply.
In Toronto: Ontario stops evictions amid COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic as uncertainty casts a pall on the market.
As the world goes into lock-down to stem the COVID-19 (Coronavirus), what should we be doing with our mortgages?
In Toronto: Coronavirus hammers the markets as home sales soar and short-term rentals get pinched.
Research over 500+ Toronto Area neighbourhoods to see which fit your lifestyle needs - and offer the best return on your financial investment.
Global economic shocks have led to unforeseen drops in mortgage interest rates - so what should borrowers do going forward?
In Toronto: Coronavirus fears could push home prices even higher, bully buyers run rampant as prices escalate and do millennials really want condos?
Find out how local real markets are doing in over 500 Toronto area neighbourhoods - based on real time house price data.
Why it's unlikely that the Bank of Canada will lower its policy rate - and our mortgage rates - this Wednesday.
In Toronto: A heated market ripples outward as competition continues to thrive with foreign buyers returning to the scene.
The necessary change would increase buyer budgets today, but likely decrease affordability in hot markets and introduce more volatility for buyers going forward.
This week, I talked to BNN Bloomberg about the questions you should be asking yourself before investing in a pre-construction condo.
In Toronto: A supply shortfall pushes house prices north as the fear of missing out returns to the market.
John Pasalis, President of Realosophy Realty, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss needed changes to Canada's mortgage stress tests - and why it is unlikely to make a big impact on...
In Toronto: Flashbacks to 2016 have key players in the housing market concerned as advocates call for more 'aggressive' affordability.
A drop in the stress-test rate would be good news for borrowers needing to expand affordability, but should our big banks be calling these shots?
Condos in the Greater Toronto Area are fetching prices 15% higher than last year - but this time, it's not because of higher demand.
In Toronto: Home prices expected to rise by nearly 10 per cent as supply sinks as city puts plans to tax vacant homes on hold.
Realosophy's John Pasalis talks to BNN's Greg Bonnell about why sharply rising prices - particularly in Toronto's condo sector - might be a cause for concern.
An global health crisis is pushing investors towards safe havens, leading to a (lamentably costly) drop in fixed mortgage interest rates.
In Toronto: Single-family home sales recover as prices fall and how the province's new transit line could delay a major affordable housing project.
No change to policy rate keeps variable mortgage rates steady, but a less optimistic economic outlook pushes down fixed rates.
In Toronto: One study says it's less affordable to live in here than San Francisco or London while another indicates rent could increase seven per cent in 2020.
In Toronto: Why condo investors may be shocked by falling rents and will a high-end home tax force out Toronto talent?
Realosophy's John Pasalis chats with the team at BNN Bloomberg to review Toronto real estate in 2019 - and discuss what's ahead for 2020.
In today’s post I offer my predictions of where our fixed and variable mortgage rates are headed in 2020.
In Toronto: The market is back to its old tricks as prices soar, making it harder for newcomers to find affordable housing in the city.
In Toronto: John Tory vows to redouble efforts on transit and affordable housing in 2020.
Drowning in the parkas, snow pants and boots of winter and cramped for space? Consider a less traditional approach to creating a mudroom.
In Toronto: What home buyers should do in a falling real estate market, the province and federal governments team up to help low-income renters, and the city declares housing...
While many buyers simply hope for the best, others focus on finding a bargain - but all should instead focus on steering clear of the problem areas that bring an overall market...
While the mortgage stress test has helped ease overheating housing markets, will the Trudeau government finally address its flaws?
In Toronto: The provincial government recommends home co-ownership to solve housing crisis.
This past year’s GTA real estate market may become known as the year of aborted transactions.
One data trend emerges starkly amongst a litany of theories.
Pot's legal in Canada, but there are still good reasons to stay clear of a home that has been used a marijuana grow operation - here's how to do it.
Our current economic conditions suggest that lower interest rates may be coming soon, but the Bank of Canada does not share that assessment - yet.
Because sometimes better real estate starts with making the best of what you already have.
In Toronto: John Tory reverses course, vowing to increase and extend levy on property tax.
Sluggish 3rd quarter data means the Bank of Canada is unlikely to cut its policy rate - though it risks the need for more aggressive cuts in the future.
The Toronto Area real estate market is heating up and getting competitive this winter as sales and prices rise and the number of new listings falls.
In Toronto: A forecast predicts 6 per cent growth for home prices in 2020 and ending the 'vicious cycle' in social housing.
Fixed and variable mortgage rates are staying put for now - but there's a case for a rate cut in the future.
In Toronto: A provincial tribunal sides with the city in a landmark case against Airbnb landlords.
According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2019 is the Year of the Pig, but history may better remember it as the Year of the Falling Interest Rate.
When you have a small kitchen, you can't afford to have appliance regrets - here are a few with lasting power.
In Toronto: A photographic study leads to calls for a vacancy tax on empty properties and how many months' rent does it take to buy a condo?
Why it's important to know whether a home has heritage designation before you buy - and how to check.
Why momentum is swinging back to the regions - and types of homes - that were hit hardest in last few years.
Variable-rate mortgage borrowers are understandably wondering whether to convert to today’s lower five-year fixed rates. But should they?
One of the trickiest rooms to get right in smaller homes is the kid's playroom - here's how to do it.
In Toronto: Home prices rise October on the back of a growing population and strong economy, plus Pharrell brings some star power to the Toronto condo scene.
An investigation into the claim that thousands of Toronto investor-owned condos are sitting empty.
Why the variable interest rate may soon join the fixed interest rate - and start falling.
Worried about making your children share a bedroom? Why creating a successful shared environment may actually benefit them more.
In Toronto: The province's auditor general lays into Tarion for putting builders ahead of homebuyers and a seven step plan to create affordable housing.
Given how pervasive condos are to city living, why are so many unit owners out of touch with how condos are managed?
All Toronto area regions saw sales grow by double digits - except for Halton.
Why you may want to prioritize flexibility when it comes to your fixed-rate mortgage right now.
Why you don't need to live in a bigger space just to keep up with the Joneses - or to thrive as a family.
In Toronto: The city backs the Liberals, but what will Toronto get back and a fickle housing market leads to lowball offers.
Why the returning Liberal Government's first-time buyer incentives are unlikely to make much of a difference - and what policy changes would.
If the city of Toronto was serious about tackling the housing shortage, why would it charge Toronto homeowners $300,000 to legalize three bachelor apartments in their house?
In the City of Toronto, homes are currently being advertised for sale with front pad parking spots that need to be registered to be considered legal.
Canadian fixed mortgage rates continued to rise last week.
In Toronto: Baby boomers scramble for properties as they seek to downsize and a decision on Airbnb looms.
Stuck between a slowing U.S. economy and the risk of fuelling Canadian consumer indebtedness, officials have another reason to delay a rate cut.
In Toronto: Home prices and rents expected to rise in a red-hot market as Under-35s are being left behind.
Toronto's fall real estate market opened with continued demand for detached homes throughout the Toronto area, with York Region leading the way.
As the U.S. economy starts to stall, will Canadian variable-rate borrowers see their first drop in four years?
In Toronto: Housing market posts biggest price gain in nearly two years as the city is now the world's second most overvalued property market according to UBS.
Toronto's booming real estate market and our love of tv reno shows has made the "flip" - a quickly renovated home - part of our everyday vocabulary, but it poses unique risks...
As Canadians head to the polls for the federal election, here are the policies they should be looking for.
In Toronto: Home buyers flood the fall market but they remain cautious and a new report indicates a crisis in the rental housing supply.
Converging U.S. and Canadian economies makes a variable-rate cut more likely this December.
In Toronto: Real estate 'birth year' lottery separates haves from have-nots, Toronto home prices push up the national forecast and a risky condo project in Yorkville.
More Canadian than Toronto neighbours arguing about building an addition on a house? Arguing about a shared maple tree.
What are building permits - and how can they help you avoid buying homes with major problems?
While fixed rates seem likely to go up in the short-term, home buyers locking in rates now should ask lenders what will happen if rates fall before they move in.
In Toronto: As condos sales continue to boom, landlord and renter antagonism is on the rise.
Owner stuck with $25,000 in court costs over cottage’s pre-existing issues - in spite of paying for title insurance.
Use the latest in data technology to avoid being surprised by these common but ‘invisible’ house problems.
While the Bank of Canada sees a rocky economic outlook ahead, it didn't cut rates - yet.
In Toronto: Sales in the suburbs are up and the average cost of a one-bedroom rental reaches new and disturbing heights.
I've seen many interesting things in Toronto's real estate market over the past twenty years, but recently came across one of the oddest things I've ever seen.
August home sales in the Greater Toronto (GTA) area were up 13% over the same month last year based on Realosophy Realty's analysis of sales through the Toronto Real Estate...
Will rising inflation prevent the Bank from cutting its policy rate at its next meeting on September 4?
In Toronto: Signs of life in the 905 housing market after a soggy spring and startling price jump in neighbourhoods over five years.
While Canadian interest rates are likely to go lower, we'd be wrong to envy Danish-style negative interest rates.
The Bank of Canada likely overtightened during its last cycle - will it have to cut rates now that the world economy is slowing?
In Toronto: Sales are up so why are detached house prices falling, seniors staying put and construction workers feel the start of home building slowdown.
Toronto area detached home sales in continued to surge in last month - so why are prices falling?
Though the U.S. rate cut last week didn't spur the expected market reaction, it means that Canada mortgage rates will likely stay steady - or lower.
In Toronto: Is the summer a good time to look for real estate deals in Toronto, Toronto insists Ottawa include affordable housing when selling off land and a Toronto renter...
Joint ownership of a home in Ontario has meant that a surviving owner becomes the sole owner - but now?
With key housing metrics giving a mixed message on demand in Prince Edward County in the second quarter of the year, new home sales continue to climb.
Why we might be excited by the prospect of negative yield bonds - and interest-free or lower mortgages - they would be bad news.
In Toronto: Torontonians moving less due to fewer options, bidding wars return, and the condo poo-poo problem.
A key 'stress test' faced by Canadian mortgage borrowers has been slackened - but more changes are required to increase affordability beyond a few thousand dollars.
In Toronto: New housing development applications dip under Ford government and how to maintain neighbourhood populations as families grow smaller?
Why are house prices sliding in the West of Canada, while the East returns to growth, with the Toronto Area's York Region leading the way?
The Bank of Canada left its policy rate unchanged at 1.75% last week as expected - and finally opts for caution over optimism.
In Toronto: Home sales up by 19%, condo sales dip 3% and are luxury home sellers opting out of MLS.
Toronto area condo prices are now out of reach for many buyers, pushing sales down - so what's keeping prices up?
Strong demand continues with sales up 19% over the same month last year, but why aren't we seeing the bidding wars of previous years?
Why export-oriented Canada balances its fight against inflation against the need for a competitive dollar.
In Toronto: Home sales and condo prices increase, one in three condos are investor owned, and why first-time buyers should think twice about buying cottages to get on the...
In Toronto: Amidst Pride celebrations, debates about Google-affiliated Sidewalk Labs waterfront plans dominate the real estate conversation.
The Canadian economy's most recent inflation numbers mean a rate cut is less likely - unless the U.S. Fed forces the Bank of Canada's hand.
In Toronto: The feds say GTA first-time homebuyers can still benefit from mortgage program despite $560,000 cap
High real estate prices are inspiring more creative buying arrangements between even casual acquaintances - but it's important to proceed carefully.
York Region detached homes were the hardest hit by a bubble in 2017 - so why are sales booming again?
What happens when sellers are late moving out?
In Toronto: Are mortgage stress tests making the housing crisis worse in a market with price-sensitive buyers?
Condos have helped to prop up a drooping real estate market in the Toronto area - but has demand for them started to cool?
If you are keeping an eye on mortgage rates, then you have probably been reading a lot about inverted yield curves lately.
The Bank of Canada is signalling an interest rate hike...so why is the bond market betting on a cut?
In Toronto: Battle over Ontario Place, renters condemn 'renoviction' and shipping containers become a community hub. (Oh, and in case you missed it, the Raptors are in the NBA...
Is a homeowner obliged to disclose to a potential purchaser that the house was the site of a gang murder?
Research shows that financial stress is among the top reasons couples get divorced. So why do we keep overspending on our homes?
In the City: Condo projects sold since 2016 in danger and Toronto battles the province over inclusionary zoning plans.
Prince Edward County announced its proposed system for licensing Airbnb’s at a packed public meeting on April 16th.
With inflation under control, will weaker economic data mean the Bank of Canada may soon look to cut interest rates?
In the City: The Foreign Buyers tax is doing its job in the Greater Toronto Area while the housing market begins to thaw in May.
How will new home construction in Prince Edward County affect housing prices in the years to come?
Why there is no such thing as a simple will.
If it's healthier for the economy when more of us choose longer-term mortgages, Ottawa can do something to make this happen.
In the City: Toronto sales and prices climb but not all is not well in the 905 and some basement rentals are fetching condo-range rents.Elsewhere: Bank of Canada urges lenders...
Last week we learned that Canadian GDP contracted by 0.14% in February on a month-over-month basis.
In the City: Jaw-dropping 'over asking' price in Toronto, Airbnb has impact on city housing and is housing a human right?
Have the Bank of Canada's overly optimistic forecasts actually hurt our overall economic momentum?
In the City: Now even condos only in reach of Toronto's top earners and ghost hotels cast a pall over the city. Elsewhere: Half of Canadians are $200 away from insolvency, U.S...
Will the Bank of Canada continue to shift to a more dovish outlook given latest economic developments?
In the City: Home sales perk up after dismal March and Toronto is named the world's 12th most expensive housing market. Elsewhere: How private lending is distorting the...
What I advise home sellers to do when their home is not selling - and why it differs from the approach often taken by agents.
The five-year Government of Canada (GoC) bond yield, which our five-year fixed mortgage rates are priced on, has been on a wild ride of late.
In the City: Community housing needs urgent investment from Ottawa and realtors feel the pinch in slowing market. Elsewhere: 40% of Canadians live house poor, an architectural...
The Bank of Canada is downplaying expectations that its next rate move will be a cut - but it may not have as much choice as it wants.
Launched this past fall, TheMindfulBroker.com aims to address a critical gap in our adult education - how to meet our basic need for housing successfully.
We're inviting Move Smartly readers to be our guests at The Doll Party exhibition & fundraising auction event at the Textile Museum of Canada on Thurs April 11th.
In the City: Why Toronto is outpacing Vancouver and new data tweaks will paint a more accurate picture of the housing market. Elsewhere: Canadian home prices to stay flat...
Toronto is doing better at the things that matter most and was less affected by negative factors.
Canadian fixed mortgage rates have been on a steady downward march of late.
In the City: Housing affordability remains in crisis and explaining the exodus out of Toronto. Elsewhere: What Trudeau's home-buying incentive really means for Canadians, why...
The Liberal Government of Canada has released a budget that seeks to help beleaguered first-time buyers - but will it help?
In the City: Dirty money is driving up real estate prices according to one report and developers cancel another sold-out project. Elsewhere: Trudeau targets millennials with...
A variable-rate mortgage sounds like a slam dunk in the current environment, but it may not be.
In the City: Toronto Community Housing dispute continues while middle-class homebuyers embrace modernist architecture. Elsewhere: Canadians don't think policy alone will solve...
What happens when there is a significant discrepancy between the way a home is described on an MLS listing vs. the Agreement of Purchase and Sale?
Given conflicting economic data, will the Bank of Canada raise or lower rates?
In the City: Sidewalk labs threatens to walk and Toronto home prices inch upwards. Elsewhere: Are current Canadian mortgage rules too strict, a Californian town takes on...
Special issues can arise from shared driveways and other shared property points.
Will the Bank of Canada put an end to rate hike speculation when it meets this week?
In the City: Majority of Torontonians want city to have more say in housing issues and new czar tackles affordable housing. Elsewhere: Canada deals with a sluggish GDP, Oregon...
Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz way want higher rates, but he needs stable inflation.
In the City: Outside-the-box ideas for Toronto housing and Community housing CEO gets the boot amid controversy.Elsewhere: Banks set to reveal earnings in Canada, money...
In the City: Does Toronto need more housing innovation and Mayor John Tory's plan for affordable housing. Elsewhere: Disruptive U.S. online brokerage launches in Canada and...
The Canadian economy added 66,800 new jobs in January vs. 8,000 expected - so why aren't our mortgage rates impacted?
In the City: A new report on the housing crunch in Toronto and an agency dials back the overvaluation warning.
A key policy statement from south of the border suggests that our mortgage rates are unlikely to rise in Canada.
In the City: Province tells Toronto to cut red tape to allow more house building and the Mayor's housing affordability plan is approved.
Toronto’s own zoning regulations are standing in the way of its goal to create 40,000 affordable housing units.
Will the latest in the trouble spots of Canadian oil prices, house prices and global trade policy change the Bank of Canada's intention to hike rates?
In the City: Has Toronto found a better way to build affordable housing and Ontario reverses Greenbelt development plan.
The good, the bad and the ugly details that might impact Toronto’s housing market in the year ahead.
In the City: What's in store for the Toronto condo market and politicians tackle the problem of (their own) high rents.
Is renting until you can save more money the sure-fire solution for an expensive housing market that it seems?
Has the Bank of Canada rushed too far in front of an uncertain economy?
In the City: Home sales fall to 10-year low, the luxury market is expected to weather the storm and Airbnb is accused of draining housing stock.
A soft landing in the housing market is a moderate and relatively balanced decline in house prices rather than a big 40-50% crash that some housing markets experience when...
Frothy economic hopes are dissipating, making future mortgage rate increases unlikely.
In the City: Toronto new build home prices post biggest 12-month drop since '96 and is the Condo part going to sober up?
The U.S. Federal Reserve is widely expected to hike its policy rate by another 0.25% when it meets this Wednesday. The question that is being actively debated is whether it...
Just like that, all of the dire warnings about rapidly rising Canadian mortgage rates disappeared faster than cookies and carrots on Christmas Eve.
In the City: Toronto home prices continue to rise and what the hyper-concentration of jobs downtown means for housing.
The Bank of Canada, in a softening of its stance, is not expected to raise its policy rate this week so variable mortgage rates should hold steady - and perhaps start falling...
In the City: Toronto real estate is vulnerable to money laundering and the dark side of the housing boom.
The Bank of Canada (BoC) is caught between a rock (rising inflationary pressures) and a hard place (waning economic momentum).
In the City: The province introduces a rent control exemption that could hurt Toronto tenants and the secret of the Four Seasons.
After studying housing markets for two decades, I have learned that making better real estate decisions is not about luck, or timing, or wealth.
Today’s post returns to the question that every borrower I work with loves to ask: “Should I choose a five-year fixed- or variable-rate mortgage today?"
In the City: Commuting costs eat up house savings for many in the GTA and Toronto suburbs see major price declines.
What happens when an owner receives an incorrect status certificate issued by a condominium corporation?
The Bank of Canada continues to signal policy-rate hikes soon, but does the current economic data support additional near-term increases?
In the City: Little relief in sight for Toronto home buyers as prices climb in October and the case for 30-year mortgages.
The Bank of Canada remains on course to raise interest rates - pushing up mortgage rates - but will lagging wage growth give it pause?
The Ontario government’s decision to repeal the Green Energy Act has also changed the rules for homeowners looking to sell their properties.
In the City: Home owners turn to high interest private debt, millennials are out of luck in East York and Toronto's affordable housing lottery.
Special Report: Toronto’s twenty-year housing boom has resulted in a negative side effect that homeowners are starting to feel – very high debt levels.
The Bank of Canada has signalled that rates will continue to rise - but for how long given larger economic data trends?
In the City: Toronto luxury home sales drop, but high-end condo sales are up and condo boards grapple with cannabis rules.
Will current optimism about Canada's economy push our mortgage rates up?
Housing markets are notoriously difficult to predict - but data can help home buyers and sellers answer some critical questions.
If you’re keeping an eye on Canadian mortgage rates, keep your other eye focused on what is happening south of the border.
In the City: How debt may be the newest roadblock in the real estate market, average rent for a one-bedroom condo surpasses $2,000 and mayoral candidates continue to disagree...
Will the Toronto real estate market return to previously seen highs - or has a major new road block appeared?
Existing rentals exempted but a freeze on new rentals to come to most popular areas.
How will the new United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA) impact the Canadian economy - and our mortgage rates?
In the City: Home prices tick upward as market tightens and TREB takes legal aim at a brokerage.
What happens when the rights of smoking and non-smoking tenants and landlords conflict?
When listing your home for sale, it’s important to choose a selling strategy that is going to help you achieve your goals.
Now that U.S. rates have increased - will Canadians rates mortgage rates follow?
In the City: GTA home sales rebound after a dark period and TREB CEO voices privacy concerns.
After years without rate increases, variable rate borrowers may soon see an increase for the fifth time in a row - is it time to lock into a fixed rate?
In the City: Realtors still lack access to TREB sales data and city council candidates are asked to sign affordable housing pledge.
Home buyers need to come up with the money for a winning bid - even in a declining market.
An insider looks back on the impact of the 2008 U.S. subprime mortgage crisis from a Canadian perspective.
In the City: TREB warns real estate agents and those waiting for a Toronto house price crash likely to be disappointed.
Buyers of lakefront cottages should be aware of whether their land touches the water not only in fact but according to the registered title.
Buyers considering using a property as an airbnb rental should have a viable “Plan B” based on long-term rental.
If the Bank of Canada has moved to responding to fast-moving incoming data, will rates really rise in late October as currently expected?
Can buying in outlying areas normally thought of as 'cottage country' be a viable way to get onto the housing ladder?
In the City: Home prices rise as the housing market stabilizes following a turbulent year.
When will innovative Toronto-area brokerages like Realosophy finally be able to share home sold prices with consumers online?
We offered less money and there was another offer on the table for more which the seller turned down - why?
Many expect the Bank of Canada to raise rates in late October - but does NAFTA uncertainty make that less likely?
In the City: The Toronto Real Estate Board tries to 'protect data' after losing anti-competition case and younger residents think about leaving Toronto due to high housing...
While the consensus expects another BoC rate rise in October, economic data between now and then may suggest otherwise.
In the City: End of a long legal fight means Toronto area realtors can now publish home sales data online.
When the sellers of a home hire a stager to help market and sell it, who owns the rights to the before and after photographs?
In the City: The Toronto home search moves to smaller Ontario cities and the GTA leads Canadian home sales.
Currently a "jewel in the rough," new plans for the picturesque harbour promise real change.
If a lawyer receives an incentive from a title insurance company for arranging a client's policy, who should get the benefit: the lawyer or the client?
Why are so many homes sitting empty and why has the number increased over last year?
Why did Canadian bond yields, which our five-year fixed mortgage rates are priced on, finish lower in spite of a jump in new jobs?
In the City: Cottage country denizens face off with Toronto buyers and condo buyers get more space in Waterloo and Hamilton.
Here are five news items from last week that should be of interest to anyone keeping an eye on Canadian mortgage rates.
Buyers of homes over $300,000 in Prince Edward County saw the best selection ever as listings increased to an all-time high this past quarter.
Toronto: Home sales and prices rise in Toronto region for second straight month as buyers return to the market.
By July and August, many homes that would have attracted multiple offers weeks prior are sitting on the market for two to three times as long. Why?
The key question for anyone keeping an eye on Canadian mortgage rates.
Toronto: Will a $10-million housing solution be affordable and Toronto beats the Bay Area in tech jobs.
Last Friday we learned that overall Canadian inflation, as measured by our Consumer Price Index (CPI), came in at 2.5% in June, and that result was higher than the consensus...
Our new series keeps an analytical eye on the real estate market in Prince Edward County, one of Toronto's most coveted escapes.
Building deficiencies resulting from poorly regulated construction and that affect the sale of a property are now covered under title insurance in the wake of a recent Superior...
The Bank of Canada (BoC) raised its overnight rate by 0.25% last Wednesday and it now stands at 1.5%. The move was widely expected, and Canadian lenders quickly increased their...
Toronto: Experts predict a return to normal GTA housing prices and Toronto facing undersupply of new homes.
When we look at the number of properties that have been listed for sale in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) (including Toronto) since 2012, we see a very interesting trend.
Even with the general slowdown of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) real estate market from our peak last year many neighbourhoods are still experiencing high levels of demand.
It is widely expected that the Bank of Canada (BoC) will raise its overnight rate by another 0.25% when it meets this week, and if it does, lenders will pass that increase on...
Toronto: Home prices at 13-month high amid influx of buyers and Mayor's affordable housing plan misses the mark.
In its most recent policy statement released on May 30, the Bank of Canada (BoC) gave every indication that it would raise its overnight rate, which our variable mortgage rates...
Toronto: Condo market may hit turbulence and can the city afford mid-rise housing?
This is the sad story of a $109,000 flower box. It all began in a large project of 213 condominium garden homes known as Bethamy Woods, in Ottawa.
The Bank of Canada just got another reminder about the perils of offering forward guidance.
This Week in Real Estate in Toronto: A directionless summer draws lowball offers and how people under 30 managed to buy in the city.
How your selling strategy may be confusing buyers - enough to keep them away.
A trade war with the U.S. would likely impact mortgage borrowers in Canada - in more ways than you might think.
The Ontario Court of Appeal has confirmed that a home buyer did not have the right to walk away from the purchase of a property which was found to be a former marijuana...
The Canadian federal government introduced new mortgage rules in the fall of 2016 to combat rapidly increasing home prices - but have they driven up condo prices instead?
Last Friday Statistics Canada confirmed that our economy lost an estimated 7,500 jobs in May, which was a much worse result than the 23,500 job gain the consensus had been...
With an incumbent already conceding defeat and two starkly opposed front-runners, an uncertain Ontario heads to provincial polls this Thurs June 7. Here's a summary of the main...
The Bank of Canada (BoC) held its policy rate steady last week but warned in its accompanying statement that our next rate hike is not far off.
Toronto: High house prices widen the inequality gap and how various Ontarians are fairing in the housing. market.
Can a person be convicted of illegally removing a property-line tree when the City has issued a permit authorizing it?
As the variable-rate mortgage wars rage on, savvy borrowers are advised to look carefully at the terms and conditions in their mortgage contract.
Toronto: New home sales in GTA hit worst April in decades and the city puts focus on two and three bedroom units.
Elsewhere: Mortgage stress tests aren't killing the Canadian...
One of the questions I get often from buyers is how house prices can remain stable while sales are declining and inventory is increasing?
In last week’s post I made the case for five-year variable rates over their fixed-rate equivalents, based on my current view of where our economy is headed.
A recent court case emphasizes the importance of using a survey and getting accurate property measurements before signing an agreement in a home purchase.
Toronto: Toronto buyers pushed to Hamilton, Toronto sellers aren't panicking and the mistake that cost sellers millions in last year's bubble.
Elsewhere: The American housing...
We're excited to hear artist and architect Em Cheng talk about her exhibit of digital drawings at the Bloor/Gladstone Library tonight Thurs May 17 at 6:30pm. 1101 Bloor Street...
This time last year, nearly 1,000 Toronto home buyers and sellers suffered major financial losses - could they have done something differently or was it just bad timing?
It’s time for a fresh look at the question every borrower loves to ask: Is now a good time to choose a fixed or variable rate?
Toronto: Why the GTA condo market is still hot and high-end home sales hit by new rules.
Elsewhere: Canada takes drastic steps to make housing more affordable, high prices in...
With Toronto Area condo sales down 26% in April 2018, many buyers are wondering why the condo market is still incredibly competitive and prices are still up.
Toronto: Home prices are steadying but sales are off to weakest start since 2009 recession.
Elsewhere: BC considers more changes to real estate regulations, examining why New...
How is it that 22 condominium owners in a north Toronto development do not own the units they are living in?
Last week TD Canada Trust raised its five-year posted rate from 5.14% to 5.59%, and shortly thereafter, Royal Bank and National Bank increased their five-year posted rates from...
Toronto: Proposed hikes in development charges shock condo industry.
Elsewhere: Did Ontario's real estate tax close the deal, Canada's housing market is still vulnerable to...
The Bank of Canada (BoC) left its overnight rate unchanged last week, as most market watchers expected. The Bank also released its latest quarterly Monetary Policy Report...
Gillean Gibb and Liliana Maria Pereira are next-door neighbours on Grosvenor St., in London, Ont.
The Bank of Canada (BoC) meets this Wednesday, and while most market watchers aren’t expecting the Bank to raise its overnight rate at this meeting there is still the...
It’s hard to imagine why two neighbours would together spend as much as $50,000 on legal fees in a court fight over a strip of land between their houses that measures only...
Toronto's 2017 housing bubble hurt consumers and worsened affordability, with some areas affected far more significantly than others.
Elsewhere: Canadian housing starts slowed...
Today we're releasing a new report featuring my analysis of last year's real estate bubble - why it happened and how it affected home buyers and sellers in Toronto and the...
Last Friday Statistics Canada released our latest employment report, for March.
This time last year we published a report Freeholds on Fire: How Investor Demand for Houses is Driving Up Prices in the Greater Toronto Area which looked at how investors in...
Is a purchaser entitled to back out of a real estate purchase deal if she finds out before closing that the home was the site of a murder?
Toronto's housing market shows signs of a rebound as affordability rises across Canada.
Elsewhere: Millennials behind surge in home buying intentions in Canada, Manhattan home...
The headlines and the recent numbers about the Greater Toronto Area’s real estate market have not been great this spring. Average home prices are down 14% in March and sales...
Last week, Statistics Canada confirmed that our economic momentum slowed sharply in January as our GDP fell by 0.1% over the month. The drop was primarily attributed to sharp...
A tale of two markets in Toronto and top economists weigh in on GTA housing situation.
Elsewhere: BMO says Canadian housing market facing decade of stagnation, HUD scales back...
When a parent registers title to a home in joint names with a child, and the family relationship later breaks down, the results can be unhappy — and expensive — for all...
Last week Statistics Canada confirmed that year-over-year overall inflation growth spiked from 1.7% in January to 2.2% in February. At the same time, two of the three gauges...
Toronto crash fears, Milton grows up and A-Rod boosts GTA real estate dreams.
Elsewhere: Scotiabank not worried about Canada debt, California housing problems spillover and...
Dozens of purchasers in a Mississauga condominium project are awaiting news of further developments after the project was destroyed by fire earlier this month.
But the...
Is the city's budget too reliant on a 'volatile' property market, Doug Ford readies plans for housing and luxury properties are swept up in Toronto's housing slump.
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When the Bank of Canada (BoC) met last week, it left its overnight rate unchanged, as expected.
The only real...
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After thirteen straight months of impressive gains, Canada’s labour market hit the brakes hard last month.
Our...
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Last Friday U.S. bond yields surged higher as investors reacted to the release of a stronger-than-expected U.S....
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The consensus continues to believe that the Bank of Canada (BoC) will raise its policy rate by another 0.50% to...
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The Bank of Canada (BoC) raised its policy rate by 0.25% last week, and it now stands at 1.25%.
Lender prime rates...
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In today’s post I offer my forecast for five-year variable rates in 2018. (FYI - You can read my forecast for...
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First off, I’d like to wish a very happy new year to my readers.
In today’s post I offer my forecast...
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The Bank of Canada (BoC) left its policy rate unchanged last week, as expected.
In its accompanying statement the...
A recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court warns homeowners that a distributor’s delivery of fuel oil does not mean that their tanks are safe. It also...
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Last Friday Statistics Canada confirmed that our economy added a whopping 79,500 new jobs in November, and that...
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On January 1, 2018, our regulators will implement a sixth round of mortgage rule changes as part of their ongoing...
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As of January 1, 2018, everyone who borrows from a federally regulated mortgage lender must qualify using the ...
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Ryerson’s City Building Institute published an interesting paper this week that concluded that builders are not building...
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Last week we received the Canadian employment data for October, which was better than expected.
Our economy added...
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With parts of the new Condominium Act coming into force next week, there is concern about important consumer protection sections in the act...
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The Bank of Canada (BoC) left its policy rate unchanged last week, as expected. The Bank also sounded more cautious...
The Ontario government acted with speed in imposing a new non-resident tax on real estate purchases.
But when it comes to protecting consumer deposits on...
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Yesterday the Ontario provincial government announced plans to add more regulation to the practice of...
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If you’re considering buying a home in the Greater Toronto Area, it’s really tough to make sense of what is really happening in the...
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When marijuana becomes legal next summer, landlords, tenants and condominium owners can expect an increase in disputes related to both...
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Editor's Note: This article was first published in July 2017.
What happens if a real estate purchase and sale...
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Is a property survey important? Is it necessary if the buyer gets title insurance?
I’ve often said that a survey is the most important...
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A recent case involving a Toronto co-ownership building illustrates why expensive court proceedings are not always the solution to disputes between owners...
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In my last blog post (The GTA Neighbourhoods Home Buyers Should Avoid), I walked through a metric we use at Realosophy to...
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The most important thing a real estate lawyer must do for his purchaser clients is to confirm the exact dimensions, and location, of the...
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I recently stopped by TVO’s The Agenda to discuss the latest market stats with the Toronto Star’s Tess Kalinowski, and...
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“Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful” - Warren Buffett
Acclaimed investor Warren...
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Collecting homeowner fees to maintain private roads and other shared...
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The province of Ontario just announced that 4.7% of the 18,282 homes purchased in the Greater Golden Horseshoe between April 24th and...
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Editor's Note: This article was first published last month (May 2017).
The Ontario government last month finally passed legislation to regulate the home...
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The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA), which represents 70,000 real estate agents and brokers, has become involved in a...
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Realosophy President and Move Smartly Writer John Pasalis joined Toronto Star’s Tess Kalinowski on TVO’s The Agenda's Nam Kiwanuka to talk about the cooling real estate market...
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Editor's Note: This article was first published last month (May 2017).
Last month’s introduction of the 15-per-cent Non-Resident Speculation Tax has...
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When is a detached house not detached? That was the question facing the “Smiths” late last month.
The couple came to see me after they signed...
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With the surge in real estate prices over the past few years, it’s not a wonder that the Toronto real estate market has seen an uptick in the number of homes being flipped,...
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If there is one part of the home buying process that all of Toronto hates – it’s when you have to compete for a home...
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On April 20th 2017 the Ontario government introduced their Fair Housing Plan which included a 15% tax on homes purchased by foreign...
Last week we touched on how to assess the impact of investors when evaluating a condo building – this week we’re going to take it one step further by delving into three other...
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The first half of 2017 has been a roller coaster ride for Toronto’s real estate market.
The first 3 months of the year were the most...
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The condo market in Toronto seems to be unfazed by the introduction of the Ontario Government’s new Fair Housing Plan. In some instances, the number of units bought by...
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A 2016 decision of the Ontario Divisional Court has...
This week I wanted to highlight a listing I viewed over the long weekend with clients of mine that were looking for a home in the Bedford Park area. Anyone who knows the area...
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The Ontario government has responded to the rapid growth in house prices and rents in the Greater Toronto Area by releasing what they...
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Have you wondered about becoming a real estate agent, but worried about taking the plunge?
We’ve designed the Realosophy Sales Assistant...
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When the city of Toronto increased its municipal land transfer tax on March 1, no one could have imagined that the failure to grandfather any transactions...
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The first week of April saw the number of new listings of freehold houses (detached, semi-detached and townhouses) surge 62% over last...
Recently, there were two homes on the market with the same offer date and my clients were trying to figure out which one they would offer on – one in Port Credit, Mississauga...
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From a legal perspective, buying a pre-construction condo can be an even more involved process than buying a resale property as there are many additional aspects to consider –...
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Toronto's real estate market continued to defy gravity in March when the average price for a home climbed to $922,757 in March 2017, a...
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The Supreme Court of Canada has written the latest chapter in the ongoing...
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Last year I wrote about a trend I had been noticing in the Toronto area real estate market - whether at our office or at dinner...
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More home buyers are considering condo style living as an alternative to freehold housing due to the widening price gap between the two types. Although a viable housing...
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Not all insurance policies exclude coverage for floods entering a house from the outside.
Last month I wrote about a $2-million claim for catastrophic...
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Patrick Gladu and wife Danielle Boyer-Gladu purchased a property in Sturgeon Falls, Ont., back in 2009.
The house had been advertised on the...
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Imagine turning to your insurance company after catastrophic damages to your house and being told, “You’re not covered.”
That’s what happened to Hassan...
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Anyone interested in becoming a landlord in Ontario could learn some lessons from a recent court case which demonstrates how an unscrupulous tenant was...
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In the late 1980's economists Robert Shiller and Karl Case began to challenge the long standing assumption that all home buying...
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Back in October I wrote a blog post on the correlation between high performing school districts and how they affect home value. The basic premise of the post was to show that...
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The Greater Toronto Area's real estate market is off to a very hot start in 2017. The table below shows the average price for a...
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Should condominium corporations disclose the existence of Kitec plumbing to potential buyers on their status certificates? That was the...
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Condo owners who rented their suite for short-term stays violated the building’s rules, an Ontario court ruled earlier this month.
The Ottawa condo’s...
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What happens if you discover water flowing below the floor in a newly-purchased house and you have to completely gut the basement to remove...
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The Supreme Court of Canada has written the final chapter in one of the most important title-insurance cases of this generation.
The story...
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Earlier this month the Toronto Real Estate Board announced that the average price of a detached home in the 905 region was up 29.4%...
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Dave Larock in Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finances
Editor's Note: The Interest Rate Update appears weekly on this blog - check back every Monday morning for analysis...
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A law...
Dave Larock in Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finances
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Toronto’s housing market is as diverse as its people, ranging in price, size, and location. I pick a Toronto listing or trend to...
Dave Larock in Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finance
In Part One of my four-part series covering our Department of Finance’s latest round of mortgage-rule changes, we...
Dave Larock in Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finance
In Part One of this series about the upcoming mortgage-rule changes, we focused on the first change that takes...
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A small claims court decision released last year underscores the importance of careful wording of seller promises in agreements...
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In Part One, we focused on the mortgage-rule change that will take effect on October 17, 2016. Today, in Part Two,...
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Here's my closer look at a recent Realosophy listing brought to market by our busy sales team - along with key insights and the...
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** Update on the Mortgage Qualifying Rate stress-test that was to be implemented on Oct 17th – The Department of...
Dave Larock in Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finances
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As I started my own home search a few months ago I found myself in an interesting position – for an owner of a real...
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Toronto’s housing market is as diverse as its people: ranging in price, size, and location. I pick a Toronto listing or trend to...
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Tarion Warranty Corporation has warned Ontario’s builders and real-estate agents they can be charged and fined if involved in the sale of an...
Dave Larock in Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finances
Editor's Note: The Interest Rate Update appears weekly on this blog - check back every Monday morning for analysis...
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Toronto’s housing market is as diverse as its people: ranging in price, size, and location. I pick a Toronto listing to focus on each...
John Pasalis in Toronto Real Estate News
Torontonians have become so accustomed to hearing about how competitive the real estate market is and how quickly prices are rising...
Dave Larock in Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finances
Editor's Note: The Interest Rate Update appears weekly on this blog - check back every Monday morning for analysis...
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Here's my closer look at a recent Realosophy listing brought to market by our busy sales team - along with key insights and the...
Bob Aaron in Legal, Home Buying
An interim report on the Tarion warranty corporation should have gone further to protect home buyers’ purchase deposits.
Special adviser J....
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Bob Aaron in Toronto Real Estate News
In the face of a serious housing shortage in the GTA, the City of Toronto is actively discouraging homeowners from legally adding one or...
Realosophy Team in Media Roundup, Toronto Real Estate News
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Dave Larock in Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finances
Editor's Note: The Interest Rate Update appears weekly on this blog - check back every Monday morning for analysis...
Nicole Harrington in Listings of the Week
Here's my closer look at a recent Realosophy listing brought to market by our busy sales team - along with key insights and the...
Dave Larock in Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finances
Editor's Note: The Interest Rate Update appears weekly on this blog - check back every Monday morning for analysis...
Realosophy Team in Media Roundup, Toronto Real Estate News
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Dave Larock in Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finances
Editor's Note: The Interest Rate Update appears weekly on this blog - check back every Monday morning for analysis...
Nicole Harrington in Listings of the Week
Toronto’s housing market is as diverse as its people: ranging in price, size, and location. I pick a Toronto listing to focus on each...
Realosophy Team in Media Roundup, Toronto Real Estate News
All you need to know regarding the housing market in Toronto, Canada and abroad.
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Dave Larock in Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finances
Editor's Note: The Interest Rate Update appears weekly on this blog - check back every Monday morning for analysis...
Nicole Harrington in Listings of the Week
Toronto’s housing market is as diverse as its people: ranging in price, size, and location. I pick a Toronto listing to focus on each...
Realosophy Team in Media Roundup, Toronto Real Estate News
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How many times do Ontario judges have to cry out for changes to the landlord and tenant court procedure to prevent tenants from “gaming the system” before...
Dave Larock in Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finances
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Bob Aaron in Legal, Home Selling
The Seller Property Information Statement (SPIS) continues to be the single most dangerous document in current use in the real estate market.
John Pasalis in Toronto Real Estate News
Readers of this blog know that I am not one to call bubbles lightly (or every month for the past few years, like some). Something may...
Dave Larock in Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finances
Editor's Note: The Interest Rate Update appears weekly on this blog - check back every Monday morning for analysis...
Nicole Harrington in Listings of the Week
Toronto’s housing market is as diverse as its people: ranging in price, size, and location. We pick the top Toronto listing in each...
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Dave Larock in Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finances
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Editor's Note: This post was first published on July 2, 2016.
Will home buyers willingly pay an extra $148 to help lawyers close their purchase...
Dave Larock in Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finances
Editor's Note: The Interest Rate Update appears weekly on this blog - check back every Monday morning for analysis...
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Toronto’s housing market is as diverse as its people: ranging in price, size, and location. We pick the top Toronto listing in each...
Dave Larock in Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finances
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Editor's Note: Due to error, this post was recently reposted. It refers to a listing that was previously available. We apologize for...
Dave Larock in Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finances
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The recent insolvency of the Urbancorp builder group, and its impact on hundreds of would-be home buyers who wanted to complete...
Dave Larock in Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finances
Editor's Note: The Interest Rate Update appears weekly on this blog - check back every Monday morning for analysis...
Nicole Harrington in Listings of the Week
Toronto’s housing market is as diverse as its people: ranging in price, size, and location. We pick the top Toronto listing in each...
Realosophy Team in Media Roundup, Toronto Real Estate News
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The soaring values of GTA-area homes has made it an increasingly expensive proposition to die while owning real estate.
Huge probate taxes, officially...
Dave Larock in Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finances
Editor's Note: The Interest Rate Update appears weekly on this blog - check back every Monday morning for analysis...
Nicole Harrington in Listings of the Week
Toronto’s housing market is as diverse as its people: ranging in price, size, and décor. We pick the top Toronto listing in each...
Realosophy Team in Media Roundup, Toronto Real Estate News
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Dave Larock in Interest Rate Update, Mortgages and Finances
Editor's Note: The Interest Rate Update appears weekly on this blog - check back every Monday morning for analysis...
Nicole Harrington in Listings of the Week
Toronto’s housing market is as diverse as its people: ranging in price, size, and décor. We pick the top Toronto listing in each...
Realosophy Team in Media Roundup, Toronto Real Estate News
All you need to know regarding the housing market in Toronto, Canada and abroad.
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