The business of insurance is said to be a tricky one because you might never know what type of policy you have until it is time to file a claim. Toronto townhouses and condos are usually covered by homeowners insurance policy. But here is what a lot of people are not aware of – These […]
Home sales across Canada fell by 6.2 per cent in June, largely on the back of a huge decline in Toronto, the Canadian Real Estate Association reports. The Greater Toronto Area experienced the largest decrease in sales, with 6.7 per cent fewer homes trading hands. This greatly contributed to a downturn in two thirds of Canadian […]
For many buyers scoping out pre-construction condos, monthly maintenance fees are often a top concern. “How much are condo fees?” and “Will they increase?” are usually the first set of questions brought up to Realtors after discussions around location and asking prices have been put to rest. However, while condo fees are important, development charges […]
Overall, home insurance is a straightforward product that is easy to understand. There are some types of home insurance, such as house insurance, condo insurance, and homeowners insurance, that are quite similar; that is until flooding becomes an issue. Many people do not understand if they are covered or not. Many policy holders are surprised […]
In fact, according to recent data, the premium for living near one of Toronto’s top-rated learning schools can top hundreds of thousands of dollars – as much as $800,000 in one case.
By: Penelope Graham, Zoocasa The spring real estate market is the busiest of the year; those who have been mulling over a change of scenery since January are finally ready to take the leap, and eager to close the deal over the summer so they can be settled come fall. The market also sees an […]
Long before finding cheap home insurance, property hunters must first actually find a home that crosses off their list of must-haves, put down an offer, beat out competing bids and ultimately, close the deal. In Toronto’s super-hot housing market, that’s only proving to be a tougher task – especially if the dream is to own […]
For many condo seekers who are making the move to buy pre-construction, understanding how the HST rebate works is anything but straightforward. Questions around who’s really entitled to the rebate, how it’s calculated and “am I susceptible to having to pay it back” are often high up new homebuyer’s minds. And for good reason. Losing […]
On the real estate hunt? Unless you have a million dollars and massive down payment to spare, chances are detached houses are out of reach. It’s a reality facing many buyers, as prices have quickly outpaced income in Canada’s hottest housing markets. Consider this: The average detached house price, according to the Toronto Real Estate […]
For Torontonians who find the hustle and bustle of the city energizing and equate quaint suburban life to a bore, snatching up a spacious house and yard in the burbs likely isn’t high up on the agenda. A condo apartment conveniently located steps to transit, work and vibrant downtown shopping – now that’s a whole […]
