Throughout the history of journalism, reporters would pride themselves on getting the “inside scoop” on a story. In fact, that’s where that expression came from. So imagine you’re shopping for a new home and click on a listing online....
Imagine if, for whatever reason, you suddenly needed to find and buy a new home in a hurry. What if you had just a few weeks? If you’re like most people, your first instinct might be to panic. Well, there’s nothing wrong with having some a...
Accelerating economic recovery from the pandemic has spurred renewed demand for rental accommodation in 2021. In the third quarter, there was a doubledigit increase in the number of condominium apartment rental transactions reported through the Toronto...
The condominium apartment market has experienced strong growth in 2021 and this continued in the third quarter. Sales in Q3 were up substantially compared to the same period last year. In addition, the condo inventory that built up during the initial phases...
Traders are betting that the Bank of Canada will be forced into raising interest rates earlier than expected, posing one of the stiffest tests yet for Governor Tiff Macklem.
Bets in the overnight swaps market are increasingly tilting toward a move early...
What is it about your property that stands out? What will buyers like most about it? What are your home’s most enticing features? Answering those questions will help you determine which features to emphasize when selling your home. After all, you...
When prospective buyers view your property, you hope they will think it’s the perfect fit for them. It might well be. However, there are things that can get in the way of a buyer recognizing that perfect fit and making an offer. Take a look at these...
September marked the transition from the slower summer market to the busier fall market in the Greater Toronto Area. Every year, we generally see an uptick in sales, average selling price and listings after Labour Day, and September 2021 was no different....
Buying a home in many parts of the country is a tall order, but if you can afford it, you'll be better off financially compared to renting. A new report by noted housing analyst Will Dunning, looked at 278 scenarios and assumed a buyer had...
There are a lot more things to do in Toronto this fall than this time last year. Pandemic restrictions are still in place, meaning big events with international stars are subject to change. But the unique situation means event organizers are putting a...