The condo boom in Ontario could prove to be a risk to the country’s current economy. The NYC based ratings agency Fitch Ratings, who conducted the study considers home prices in Ontario to be 25% too high. This percentage is slightly above it’s estimate for Canada’s housing market as a whole, in 2014 it...
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When scanning the condo market, investors typically want to know one thing – which condo size is most suitable for investment sake? The obvious answer would be the largest, but typically it is most definitely not so. Upon consulting with 4-5 people, you will get several different answers. Typically, condo categories are 1 bedroom,...
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As of recent the price difference between new and re-sale condos has narrowed and the pre-construction market has become much more saturated. Unfortunately many choose to buy pre-construction condos directly through the sales office. I would like to bring to your attention the positives of having a realtor by your side when surveying the...
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If you have ever thought about getting into the real estate market in Toronto or the GTA as an investment? More recently especially with the amount of growth in the Condo Market with an up-rise with the new builds – there is no time like the present. One, the vacancy rate in Toronto is...
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1)Did you know? 50% of households have dogs 30% of cats 20% have fish 100% have raccoons 2) It is projected that by 2020, Toronto will have the highest number of high-rise condominiums in the world! 3)Toronto is home to some 250 private streets and Laneways, which residents maintain on their own dime. Some...
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Mimico is the gateway to Toronto’s west-end waterfront neighbourhoods. Known for it’s scenic lakefront parks and countless recreational facilities. A short commute along lake shore boulevard going west brings you right into the little commuter village by the lake. It is extremely easy to get wrapped into the small town feel of neighbours looking...
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Home to several walks of life, the prestigious High Park area is located in the west side of Toronto, also traversed by the famous 504 Streetcar which travels along King St. E. through Liberty Village – King St. West and along through Roncesvalles into Dundas West Station. There are quite a few places in...
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There is a lot more to know and understand when referring to the once ‘don’t cross that line – hood’ in Toronto. This quickly gentrifying hipster haven is more than just tree lined streets and bourbon cocktails. Many of those whom live, work and play in Parkdale are new to Canada. They get their...
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The Trinity-Bellwoods neighbourhood is located in west area of downtown Toronto. The housing market within this community consists of row-townhouses, semi-detached, two-storey homes as well as fully detached homes. Many properties within Trinity-Bellwoods have undergone major renovations – making it extremely common to find a home with an abundance of character on the outside,...
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Having a balcony can come with several benefits – the single biggest being, outdoor space without having to take an elevator or stairs downstairs to get a breath of fresh air. Simply opening a balcony door can allow for fresh air circulation throughout a unit as well. Even with the weather in Canada limiting...
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