Despite what headlines might say, the story about the real estate market and what’s coming next is pretty nuanced. Here’s our take on what stat is most useful for predicting what comes next.
As of March 30, 2022, the Government of Ontario has increased the Non-Resident Speculation Tax on real estate from 15% to 20%, and it now applies across the entire province. Here’s what that change means.
When interest rates rise, the real estate market is impacted. It might not be panicking in the streets, but it definitely impacts the number of sales, the average price and what’s coming next.
Not all homes that look good on paper are actually homes in which you’d want to live. Here’s what happens when a builder or renovator ticks off boxes rather than makes it a home.
There aren’t a lot of real estate based pranks on April Fools’ Day, but there have been some unbelievable real estate scams and shenanigans over the years
In real estate, the term exclusive doesn’t just refer to a home with a fence so big you can't even get in the front door. It means a home for sale that isn’t on the MLS system. Here’s why it can make sense to list exclusively.
With different zoning restrictions and by-laws around the GTA, finding multi-unit income properties in different price bands can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. Here’s our review.
Real estate commissions are often viewed as simply an expense. The reality is that who you hire to sell your house has a significant impact on your end result. How’s getting $28,000 more sound?
Real estate markets shift over time, going from seller’s markets to buyer’s markets or somewhere in between. Why is it so difficult to tell when a shift is happening?
Despite the record high prices and the low inventory, now is a good time to buy income properties. Here’s a story of what has happened in the past 5 years to prove it.
Yes, location is important in real estate but it’s just one of three fundamental variables. Balancing all three can be challenging, but here is how you can use which one matters most to you to get the best result.
While Bora Bora may not be in the GTA, there are some real estate markets here that are very, very hot right now. We looked at it from three perspectives to tell you where in the GTA feels most tropical these days.
Most media stories focus on the lack of supply driving up real estate prices, but the truth is that our supply is higher than ever, but demand has risen even more. Here’s the full story.
