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If you think being a lion tamer is challenging, try whipping your finances into shape to beat down your mortgage! Here’s three approaches to getting it done.

Down, Mortgage, Down!

Just like farmer’s markets, real estate markets vary tremendously. Here’s how different “the” market is depending on the location, price point and type of real estate.

There’s no such thing as “the” market.

Some headlines make you shake your head and some make you think one thing when the truth is quite different. Let’s debunk some recent headlines about real estate investors losing money.

Is it a bad time to own income properties?

Not all properties are presented with their best foot forward. We’ve identified the three levels of presenting real estate that listing agents can achieve. Which level do you think most agents hit?

No, not that foot, the other one.

The more important a decision is, the more we wish we could see what the different outcomes would look like for each choice. Here’s a glimpse into two different options for an income property purchase and the outcomes.

Behold, the real estate multiverse!

When it comes to condominiums, the maintenance fees you pay aren’t just a monthly cost – they also have a huge impact on how much it costs to buy a unit, as well as price appreciation moving forward.

Wow…you’re pretty high maintenance.

If you’re in competition against other bidders for a property, there’s actually a rule of thumb to follow to make sure you don’t overpay or underbid for the property. To be clear, it has nothing to do with milk.

The 2% Rule

One of the most persistent real estate myths is that a buyer can get a better deal on a purchase if they don’t have their own agent. If you try it, cross your fingers and hope it works this time because most of the time it doesn't.

Cross your fingers and hope it’s true this time.

When you’re comparing properties, there’s more to it than simply making sure it's an apples to apples comparison. Here’s our three crucial rules for accurately comparing real estate.

Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?

If you want to know where the “best” places to live are in Toronto and other parts of the GTA, you can’t go wrong if you follow the money. Here’s the highest priced places as of February, 2023.

Follow the money!

Whether it is offer dates, irrevocable periods, requisition dates or a number of other types of deadlines, time is almost always of the essence in real estate. Here’s why.

This is time sensitive.

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