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Should I Buy My Home From My Landlord? + Do Garden/Laneway Suites Add Value? — ‘The Situation’ Consumer Q&A

It's time for our popular consumer Q/A segment, ‘The Situation’ on the latest Move Smartly show episode.

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What To Do When A Tenant Walks Away From A $20K 'Cash for Keys' Offer

Selling a tenanted property in Ontario to a buyer who wishes to occupy for own use sometimes requires more complicated negotiations.

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Will Upcoming Mortgage Renewals Hurt Canada’s Housing Market and Economy? — March Toronto Area Real Estate Market Live Update & Q/A

Each month in this live session, I discuss the latest stats, on the ground realities and answer consumer questions about the Toronto area real estate market right now.

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How Can Toronto Home Prices Stay So High? + Neighbour As Agent? — ‘The Situation’ Consumer Q&A

In our latest monthly consumer Q&A, I respond to the detailed questions that real estate consumers across the GTA are asking now.

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Buying or Selling a Tenanted Property - What You Need to Know

There are many things home buyers and sellers need to know if they are considering buying or selling a tenanted property in Ontario. 

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Are Bidding Wars Back? + When Should I Sell? - 'The Situation' Q/A - Feb 2024

In our latest monthly consumer Q&A, I respond to the detailed questions that real estate consumers across the GTA are asking now.

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Pent Up Buyer Demand? + Inflation to Delay Interest Rate Decline? — January Toronto Area Real Estate Market Live Update & Q/A

Each month in this live session, I discuss the latest stats, on the ground realities and answer consumer questions about the Toronto area real estate market right now.

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Should I Airbnb, Rent Out Longer or Sell? + Can I Get a Family Home for 500K?

In our monthly consumer Q&A, ‘‘The Situation’, Urmi asks and John responds to the detailed questions that real estate consumers across the GTA have sent in. 

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Should I Lower the Price on My Condo? + The Family Home Stretch — ‘The Situation’ Consumer Q&A - Oct 2023

In our monthly consumer Q&A, ‘‘The Situation’, Urmi asks and John responds to the detailed questions that real estate consumers across the GTA have sent in. 

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Why Isn’t My Home Selling? + Should I Invest Now? + More — ‘The Situation’ Consumer Q&A - Sept 2023

In our September episode of the consumer Q&A, ‘‘The Situation’, Urmi asks John to respond to the detailed questions that real estate consumers across the GTA are asking right now.

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What is a Home Buyer Rebate?

It's something that many agents don't like to discuss - here's why.

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The Biggest Risks You Should be Aware of When Working with a Buyer's Agent

With over 60,000 real estate agents working in Toronto, how can you ensure your agent is working properly to best represent your interests?

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Should Condo Renters Facing Ever Higher Costs Just Do What it Takes to Buy? + Is it the Right Time to Downsize? — ‘The Situation’ Consumer Q&A

In our regular Move Smartly feature, "The Situation," lead contributor John Pasalis responds to the questions that real estate consumers are asking right now.

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Recent Buyers Face Problems Due to Rapid Price Drops — ‘The Situation’ Consumer Q&A

In our regular Move Smartly feature, "The Situation," lead contributor John Pasalis responds to the questions that real estate consumers are asking right now.

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Why Are Some Mortgage Rates Going Down - An Interview with Rob McLister

A mortgage specialist helps us better understand the headlines that tell us where rates are now - and where rates might be going next.

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Are Some Big Risks to Toronto Home Prices Being Overlooked? — ‘The Situation’ Consumer Q&A

This month, I respond to some of the bigger questions consumers and viewers are asking right now.

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Legal Risks Many Home Buyers and Sellers Aren't Aware Of: An Interview with Sam and Evan Presvelos

Real-life tips from a Toronto legal firm that represents many parties in home buying and selling transactions that run into issues.

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The End of the ‘Forever’ Family Home?, More Pre-Con Buyer Worries, Zoning Problems and More — ‘The Situation’ Consumer Q&A

I respond to another round of consumers experiencing challenging real estate situations and decisions across the Toronto area right now.

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Mortgage Woes, Pre-Con Bets and More - 'The Situation' GTA Real Estate Consumer Q&A

In our monthly feature, home owners and would be buyers and sellers ask questions about the complex real estate situations they are facing across the GTA.

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What's Your Situation? Toronto Area Home Owners Share Stress & Questions

In our new series, home owners and would be buyers and sellers share the questions - and tricky situations - they are facing across the GTA.

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Should I Buy While Toronto Homes Prices Are Falling?

It's a question a lot of people are asking me - here's what buyers are really asking and how I respond.

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How to Sell Your Home in a Slowing Market

How you need to adjust your strategy in a suddenly changing market.

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The Real Issues With For Sale By Owner (FSBO) Properties

Why a recent CBC investigation into unethical behaviour by some buyer agents fails to tell the full story.

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How Gambler’s Hope Perpetuates Toronto Bidding Wars

Home buyers routinely go for stressful and inefficient plays in the strange game that is Toronto real estate - here's what to do instead.

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Should You Buy a Home in Toronto's Overheated Market Today?

Is it financially safe and worth making so many other sacrifices - like a long commute or living on a busy street - to get into the Toronto area housing market right now?

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Buying and Selling During a Pandemic – What to Do First?

As the gap widens between Toronto's hot market for houses and a cooling market for condos, it's more important than ever to put your moves in the right order.

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