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Qualifying For A Rental – The Tenant Side
How Much Rent Can You Actually Afford in Toronto? Most tenants start their rental search the same way:They scroll listings, save what they like, and book showings based on layout, light, and location. What almost never happens — but absolutely should — is starting...
How to Fully Screen a Tenant in Toronto – A Guide for Landlords
In a fast-moving city like Toronto, finding the right tenant can be just as important as finding a tenant at all. With demand for rental housing so high, tenant screening has become an essential tool for landlords who want a smooth, stress-free rental experience—for...
Toronto Condo Owners: How Leasing Protects Your Investment in a Soft Market
I know a lot of condo owners in Toronto are trying to decide whether to sell or lease their units right now. The dilemma is you’d like to liquidate and place the funds elsewhere, but the condo market is quite soft right now. Who wants to sell and leave future money on...
Should You Break Your Mortgage Now That Rates Are Dropping? Here’s What to Know
If you locked into a fixed mortgage rate in 2022 or 2023… well, let’s just say you’re probably not feeling thrilled these days. Fixed rates have been steadily sliding since last fall, with some five-year rates dipping as low as 3.79% by the end of November. And yes —...
A Brighter Outlook for Home Buyers: RE/MAX Forecasts a 2026 Market Rebound
If you’ve been patiently waiting for the right moment to step into the housing market, the latest forecast from RE/MAX might be the encouraging news you’ve been hoping for. After a challenging 2025 marked by economic turbulence and a slowdown in home sales, forecasts...
Toronto Home Prices See Ninth Straight Month of Decline — Could the Market Be Nearing the Bottom?
The Toronto real estate market continues to adjust, with prices dropping for the ninth consecutive month — now sitting about 21% below the 2022 peak. According to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB), this marks the most significant downturn since the 1990s....
How the Bank of Canada’s Latest Rate Cut Could Shape the 2026 Housing Market
Content by Mackenzie ScibettaThe Bank of Canada has lowered its overnight lending rate for the fourth time this year, bringing the rate down by 25 basis points to 2.25%. Hotter-than-expected inflation data and trade uncertainties contributed to the Bank’s decision. ...
Yet Another Rate Drop Easing the Way for Buyers
As was widely expected, on Wednesday the Bank of Canada dropped its policy rate by another 0.25%, bringing it to 2.25%. This is the benchmark against which all borrowers, home and condo buyers included, are measured. What does this mean for you? In a nutshell, that...
Home prices down but sales picking up!
If you’ve been following the Toronto real estate market this autumn, here’s what you need to know: home prices across the region keep trending downward, but sales activity is rising as we move into the busy fall season. In September, the average home price landed...
Condo Townhomes – Music to the Ears of Buyers and Sellers Alike!
In a real estate market that is softening across the board, condo towns seem to be holding their value, especially when compared to condo apartments. Many of the condo apartments built within the last 5 - 10 years are all well under 600 sq ft, and will not work for a...
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