Investment Property Financing: What Potential Landlords Need to Know
Posted on Oct 19, 2023 in Property Management
Homeownership is deeply ingrained in Canadian culture. Many Canadians value the idea of owning property as a worthwhile investment. Compared to a volatile stock market, real estate offers stability, and there’s an innate comfort in investing in something you can see and touch.
Over the past few decades, the real estate market, especially in major ci...
Over the past few decades, the real estate market, especially in major ci...
How Do You Make a Low Ball Offer?
Posted on Oct 04, 2023 in First-Time Buyers
Could the Canadian housing market be in store for the return of the low-ball offer? While this buying strategy became all but extinct, given the heated housing market in the last couple of years, rising interest rates have caused many markets to cool and shift from strong seller’s markets to more balanced or even tilted in favour of buyers.Could th...
What You Need to Know About Canada’s Vacant Home Tax
Posted on Sep 22, 2023 in Homeowners
Since the start of the pandemic-era housing boom, which experienced a modest correction after the B...
7 Home Ownership Responsibilities You May Not Know About
Posted on Sep 13, 2023 in First-Time Buyers
Indeed, owning a home comes with many benefits. But, of course, the chief advantages are building equity, not paying rent, and doing what you want (for the most part) on your residential property.
At the same time, homeowners possess several responsibilities beyond mortgage pay...
What Fees Are Involved in Selling a House in Canada?
Posted on Aug 01, 2023 in Selling
Are you listing your home for sale? Then you’re likely wondering what fees are involved in selling a house in Canada.
Listing your home in the Canadian real estate market involves much more than the transaction itself. Many fees, rules and participants are involved, some of which you may not be aware of. Here’s a rundown of what you need to know whe...
Listing your home in the Canadian real estate market involves much more than the transaction itself. Many fees, rules and participants are involved, some of which you may not be aware of. Here’s a rundown of what you need to know whe...
What is Land Transfer Tax?
Posted on Jun 29, 2023 in First-Time Buyers
When it comes to a home purchase, many buyers get caught on the listing price, and forget about the additional expenses that come up in the transaction, such as closing costs and land transfer tax. So, what is land transfer tax, and how much is it anyway? In this article, we summarize everything you need to know.
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Understanding Land Transfer Tax
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