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

  Are you thinking of making a move in the near future?  Buying real estate can be a very emotional process with highs and lows.  But spending a little time upfront to understand what we want and need and also ensuring that our financial house is in order will save you a lot of time and stress.  This includes validating in advance that your credit history is in order and accur...Read More

Despite the unprecedented pandemic challenges we all faced in 2020 and the economic uncertainty, the real estate market bounced back relatively quickly.  At the onset of the pandemic, the real estate market came to an abrupt halt in mid-March to May but very quickly started to bounce back towards the end of May and we saw an aggressive bounce back in the last six months of 2020.  ...Read More

Are you thinking of selling or buying a home this spring because you are thinking that no one sells or buys in the winter? The real estate market stats actually show that many people buy and sell a home in the winter months. This past January there were 4581 home sales and in February 7256 sales took place in the Greater Toronto Area. So, if you are wondering if you should hold off selling or bu...Read More

If you’re thinking about selling your home in the spring, don’t wait until the new year to start planning. In fact, you’ll save yourself a lot of work and get ahead of the game if you start planning now. What’s that old saying? The early bird gets the worm! In this case, by starting the process this month, you’ll be in excellent shape when you’re ready to list...Read More

  In November the market continued to be on fire with the exception of condos in the City of Toronto.  The current real estate activity is a reflection of the pent-up demand that exists in the GTA plus a short supply of homes for sale which has placed upward pressure on home prices.    The demand for single-family homes continued to be very strong as home buyers continue to ta...Read More

Buying a first home is a very exciting time but it can also feel overwhelming with so many decisions to make and all the costs involved.  Getting ready to purchase your first home or condo involves much more than just saving for the down payment.  When buying a home there are more costs involved than most first-time buyers are aware of.   In addition to the down payment home buyers ...Read More