I quite often get the question from my buyer clients in a competitive market, if using a seller’s Realtor can increase the chances of getting the house?  Before I outline the risks of buying with a listing agent, I will outline the rules in Ontario in dealing with sellers and buyers on the sale of the same property.   In Ontario,  buyers and sellers hire a brokerage, not a Rea...Read More

We continued to experience record real estate sales volumes in the month of March 2021.  The demand for real estate has continued to outpace new listings supply.   Although listings are up 57.3% compared to March 2020 the last 2 weeks of March 2020 experienced a dramatic decrease in listing and sales.  However, if we compare the first two weeks of March 2021 sales are stronger...Read More

  The last year has been a surreal year not just because of the pandemic but we are all blown away by how robust the real estate market has remained. The supply of new listings has remained very low and demand has continued to increase. We however are starting to see an increase in new listings. If you are anything like me spring is one of my favorite times of the year. And that has no...Read More

We continued to experience record real estate sales volumes in the month of February 2021.  The demand for real estate has continued to outpace new listings supply.    Buyers continued to feel confident with their employment situation and are taking advantage of the record low-interest rates.   There appears to currently be overall confidence that the economy will continu...Read More

  Have you been dreaming about buying a cottage or vacation property in Ontario for some time?  But are you concerned about being able to manage the extra expense?  Buying a cottage as an investment property and offsetting a portion of your annual expenses by renting your cottage out may be a great way to support ongoing cottage expenses.  Plus can be quite lucrative part...Read More

Buying rental property can be one of the best investments for creating long-term financial security.  Do it right and you can get a strong return on your investment, tax breaks, and equity gains.   Like any investment learning the process and researching the pros and cons and your goals and risk appetite for owning a rental property will be key to your success.  Whether you are plan...Read More

The real estate market has no signs of slowing down despite the second wave of the pandemic.  In January we saw a strong real estate market once again and the sales volumes outperformed January 2020 by 50% with an average price increase on an average of 15.5% compared to the same month in 2020. What is driving the Demand for Housing? The good news is that the demand for real est...Read More

  Is it time to buy a home or condo, or should you continue renting?  The answer to this question is that it depends on your lifestyle preferences and other circumstances.  Choosing to rent or buy your home is a major decision that affects both lifestyles but also your financial stability.     There are a number of things to consider when making a decision.   W...Read More

  The cottage is also fun in the winter.  Spending a weekend or week a the cottage in the winter is a great way to get a break from the city and spend some time enjoying the beauty of nature.  Winter at the cottage is quite magical, peaceful, and tons of fun. Skating on the Lake    Nothing compares to skating on the lake.  Of course, make sure that the lake has fr...Read More

  Are you considering investing in real estate but are allowing fear to hold you back?  Investing is all about diversification – that is what we are told when we invest in the stock market.  Here is why you should seriously consider adding real estate to your investment portfolio.  Real Estate Prices – Last 10 Years       Are you aware that in the...Read More