With all the mixed messages floating around about the Toronto real estate market, it’s hard to know, especially if you’re a first time home buyer, if you should buy now or buy later. Is it the right decision or the wrong one? While I always tell my buyers the question they should ask themselves is, if it’s the Read the Rest…
With 2012 closing and 2013 beginning, I reflected back on my year with a mixed bag of emotions. Although 2012 came with the good, the bad and the ugly, I’m happy to say goodbye and make 2013 better then ever! I couldn’t help but to do a review of my life and this blog in 2012, Read the Rest…
I know Christmas has come and gone, but a lot people usually leave their decorations and lights up until the holidays are over, meaning after new years. Have you ever thought how much those Christmas lights actually cost you every year? Are you one of those people that have them turned on all day and Read the Rest…
I love Christmas and nothing says it’s Christmas time like a Christmas light display outside your home. Most people go pretty conservative when it comes to their lights, but you always have that ONE neighbour who goes all out…you know what I’m talking about! So in the spirit of Christmas and lights, I have rounded up some Read the Rest…
When getting a mortgage what do you prefer? A fixed or variable rate? Brennan Valenzuela from RateHub Canada is here to let us know which rate is preferred by most Canadians…. The Canadian housing market is performing just above the 10-year sales average. This year, more than 500,000 homes were purchased in Canada’s housing market. Roughly Read the Rest…
Photo from: Stock Exchange Lately there’s been a lot of negative talk around Canadians carrying too each debt, which was one of the driving forces behind the new mortgage rules. People have been saying that it’s only a matter of time before Canadians experience a U.S. style housing crash. Well before you get yourself in a Read the Rest…
The Toronto Land Transfer Tax is on the forefront of everyone’s mind. How does it affect the Toronto real estate market and what can YOU do to abolish it? Well I do have the answers for you, just check out my guest post on RateHub Canada’s blog, click here and it will take you directly to the post. Read the Rest…
The age old house vs. condo debate and here to discuss it/debate it for you is RateHub Canada. So sit back with a glass of tea or wine, which ever is your preference, I won’t judge and enjoy! Living in, or close to, a major city like Toronto has both pros and cons – while Read the Rest…
Brennan Valenzuela from RateHub is back this month for our monthly guest post swap. Last month Brennan answered our FAQ’s on the new mortgage rules, if you missed his post, just click here. While I discussed the merits of choosing to live in a house vs condo, click here to read that post. Today Brennan is discussing mortgage brokers. Read the Rest…
Before buying a property to live in, you have an important decision to make, do you buy a house or condo? There’s no right or wrong answer, it depends on your preference, lifestyle, budget and future plans. Pop over to my guest post at Rate Hub to give you some food for thought before making the Read the Rest…