The current period of historically low interest rates might be over before year’s end. A recent surge in full-time employment for...
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Borrowers beware: Bank of Canada may hike rates this year
What to expect from Vancouver real estate in the coming months
British Columbia’s foreign-homebuyer tax for Metro Vancouver was no panacea for massive price gains in the red-hot housing market, experts...
Ontario Municipal Board: Rest in Peace
The Ontario government has announced a major proposed change to the way development disputes between builders, municipalities and...
April Market: 11 Points to Consider
April was an interesting time to be a housing market observer in the GTA. Just as many had speculated, provincial government introduced a...
Will an interest rate hike put a freeze on Toronto housing prices?
Two top economists recently came to the same conclusion about what it would take to cool off Toronto’s blazing housing market. It wasn’t...
Who’s eating you out of house and home?
Termites are not the type of guest you want in your home. Termites are extremely destructive little guys and they always travel with about...
What are the benefits of working with a realtor to find a rental?
Navigating the rental market can be a daunting task. The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corp. recently reported a 3.4-per-cent vacancy rate...
The Bank of Mom and Dad: The ways Toronto parents help their kids buy homes.
A Toronto-based mortgage agent has seen more parents taking equity out of their own homes lately to help their children achieve their...
Stay Grounded! Know What You Can Afford
When you are involved in buying a property and there are multiple offers, it’s best to keep your feet planted on the ground because...