In 2002, the Euro currency was introduced, as well as the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act legislation that spelled out the rules for real estate transactions in Ontario. It’s being updated and here’s what is changing.
Sellers often end up with blind spots when it comes to their home and it can cause huge problems. Here’s the three biggest blind spots we see with sellers.
Yes, we think now is a good time to buy a condo. Here’s three reasons why as well as the three rules to follow in order to make sure you pick the right condo unit.
Just like the song title, lots of real estate deals are conditional. If you’ve got financing and you know it, sign the deal doesn’t have the same ring, but here’s why conditional deals sometimes fall apart.
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.
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.
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.
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?
In real estate, what’s good for a seller can sometimes be bad for a buyer, and vice versa. Here’s our take on the best (and worst) places to do a deal now.
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.
A survey by research company Forrester found that 77% of consumers feel the most important thing a company can do is value their time. Here’s how we value our clients’ time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
