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Toronto is a leading place for growth in Ontario, and for all of Canada in general. The latest census figures have revealed that the city has been experiencing significant expansion over the past several years. Toronto grew by 9.2% between the last two official censuses in 2006 and 2011, compared with 5.9% for Canada overall,

Renovating your home can be as rewarding as it is expensive. Fortunately, there is a solution to help offset some of the costs involved. The Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC) is a special program that allows you to make specific improvements to your home and enjoy a financial bonus when you file your tax return.

First-time homebuyers are eager to get out there and explore their options, and stacked townhouses are definitely one worth considering.  Offering a modern blend of convenience and comfort, these properties are in high demand and can be the ideal way to begin investing in Toronto real estate. In this post, we breakdown stacked townhouses and

The Toronto real estate market isn’t kind to first time buyers. The average selling price for a single-family detached home is over $900,000, and prices aren’t likely to drop any time soon.  According to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), national home prices are up 14.3% from one year ago. And if you’re looking to

An amendment to a regulation under the Condominium Act of 1998 will expand the Condominium Authority Tribunal’s (CAT) authority over disputes. The changes were announced in a release from the Condominium Authority of Ontario (CAO). The news is a boon for condo owners and members of condominium associations across the province, as it will allow

Many Canadians are worried not just about the Coronavirus pandemic, but also about whether or not they’ll be unable to pay rent due to a loss of income. Although Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued an executive order regarding rent payments, financial hardship and consideration regarding rent payments is largely administered on a province-by-province basis. Ontario

Ontario residents are all being impacted by COVID-19. Many people may have had their hours cut at work, or in some cases, had their jobs eliminated entirely. In uncertain times, some people may have difficulty making payments for their residential mortgages.  In response to this, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has begun a

Photo: Pixabay There are several reasons to rent out a condominium. Whether you want to hold on to your condo for it to appreciate, list your condo for sale, or you’re interested in a long-term investment, renting out your condominium can cover the cost of maintaining your property and leave you with some rental income. Here

If you live in a condominium, you understand how challenging home decorating can be, especially with light fixtures. You have limited space to work with so you need some creativity and ingenuity to make it happen.  The good news is that you can free-up valuable floor real estate and move your lighting to the wall