2020 Real Estate…Well – the end of the year is upon us and for the most part, we’re all going to be happy to bid adieu to this crazy year.
The holidays are going to look different this year, but in the end, if we have our health and our families close by, we have a lot to be thankful for.
I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for being a part of our TRB community. We have a loyal, engaged community that makes what we do, day in and day out so much fun. Together we’ve had a great year, so I wanted to use this email to share my most popular blogs, my top pre-construction picks and share my forecast for 2021 with you!
I’ve seen a lot of love for our blog posts this year, so if you have liked them on Facebook or Instagram or Retweeted on Twitter, we want to say thanks!! We looked back through our stats and here are some of our most popular 2020 Real Estate blogs:
COVID-19 Financial Relief for Homeowners
The Impact of Airbnb on Toronto’s Condo Market Post-COVID 19
Self-Employed and Need a Mortgage? Here’s How
Leveraging Equity to Purchase Pre-Con Condos
Winning in the Condo Market with Negative Cash Flow
The Importance of Working with a Pre-Con VIP Broker
XO Condos Case Study
Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House?
2021 Market Predictions
Although it was a crazy time with a global pandemic impacting all aspects of life, the real estate market in Toronto not only held stable, it thrived throughout the entire year.
Some first-time buyers took the leap during these crazy times and got to experience the rush of purchasing their FIRST home in Toronto – going through that process isn’t easy and nothing makes me happier than helping them get their foot into the Real Estate door.
I’ve helped sellers sell their homes for much more than expected, and that smile when the contract is firmed up is unlike any other. Some have gone on to purchase bigger homes for their expanding families, and some have taken on amazing reno projects that are sure to impress come their completion dates. Many clients purchased second properties outside of the city in cottage country and some made the big move out of the city to take advantage of more space and working from home.
Pre-construction buying was ON FIRE this year, and I was right in the thick of it. I helped SO many first-time investors get into the market and they’re already seeing profits on their purchases. Some buyers closed on their pre-construction condos they purchased a few years ago and are now enjoying rental income each month. How’s that for a major success?!
Are you still thinking about a pre-construction condo? My top projects for 2020 were hard to pick but here are my choices:
Liberty Market Tower
Brightwater Condos
XO Condos
And if you’re looking for one to watch in early 2021, keep your eye on Brightwater Towns.
Looking Ahead to 2021
What’s coming in 2021? I wrote a very popular blog post about what I see happening next year – check out my 2021 Market Predictions if you’re interested in my take on what’s to come. And if you’re thinking about making moves in the New Year, don’t do anything without reading my Top 10 Tips for Buying Real Estate in Toronto.
Working in Real Estate is very special for me and my team, as we’re able to truly get to know clients and see them take major steps in their lives. It’s the relationships that make what we do so fulfilling – it honestly doesn’t feel like work. (most of the time…)
So Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your family, both near and far. We hope this time of year brings you joy as you make memories in your home. Because that’s what really turns a house or condo into a home – the memories you make there.
Cheers to a safe and healthy holiday season,
Romey