by Lindsay Karabanow | Jul 6, 2026 | Market Trends
CUSMA Didn’t Get Renewed. Should the GTA Housing Market Panic? (Short Answer: Take a Breath) Credit: Raymond Scholz Well, it happened. On July 1, 2026, the U.S. officially declined to renew CUSMA in its current 16-year form, and Canada’s trade relationship...
by Lindsay Karabanow | Jun 12, 2026 | Market Trends, Mortgages & Finance
The Bank of Canada Holds Steady — And So Does Everyone Else Well, here we are again. On January 28, 2026, the Bank of Canada looked at the economic landscape, stroked its metaphorical chin, and decided to do… absolutely nothing. For the second consecutive...
by Lindsay Karabanow | May 3, 2026 | Condos, Market Trends, Renting
Managing Your Expectations. Let’s Have a Real Talk. “Here are a few I saw online. Can we go see them tomorrow?” So you’ve decided to rent a condo. Maybe you’ve been scrolling listings at midnight, falling in love with spaces that have...
by Lindsay Karabanow | Mar 22, 2026 | Buying/Selling, Market Trends, Mortgages & Finance
Sell First vs Buy First: A Quick Strategic Comparison A companion piece to my 5-part series on buying vs. selling first in the Toronto real estate market. When deciding whether to sell first or buy first in Toronto, the “right” answer depends on preparation, market...
by Lindsay Karabanow | Mar 4, 2026 | Buying/Selling, Market Trends, Mortgages & Finance
Could Co-Owning a Home Be the Answer to Toronto’s Affordability Crisis? Lately I’ve been excited to hear more about the idea of co-ownership in real estate – an appealing solution for some who seek home-ownership, but see it as financially out of reach.Recently the...
by Lindsay Karabanow | Mar 2, 2026 | Buying/Selling, Market Trends
Why Selling Your Home Before Buying Can Be a Strategic Advantage Part 5 of a 5-part series Selling first can feel uncomfortable — but it often puts buyers in a position of strength. For many homeowners in Toronto, the idea of selling before buying feels backwards....
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