Micro Condo Living: Making the Most Out of Your Space

Buying

Small condo living is becoming more of the norm these days.  Whether it’s the high cost of housing in Toronto or a move to a minimalist lifestyle, more people are turning to smaller spaces. Micro-living usually means sleeping, eating, entertaining and sometimes working take place in the same space. But, the most importing think to […]

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Using Your Home Equity for Retirement Income

Guides

A new RBC survey says home equity is playing a more prominent role in Canadian’s retirement plans. More than half (55%) of non-retired Canadians age 50+ said they expect to leverage the equity in their home as a source of retirement income (up from 49% in 2018), with 52% stating they would downsize or rent […]

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10 Things to Do Before Buying a Home

Buying

Are you preparing to get into the real estate market by buying a home? If this is your first purchase, if you’re upgrading to a bigger home or even downsizing, you should be informed and educated. This is going to be one of the biggest financial decisions you make, so being prepared is a crucial […]

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Laneway Housing Toronto

Homeowners

You may have seen articles popping up lately on Laneway Housing in Toronto and wonder what it’s all about. Our clients are interested and have been asking how it will impact the market, and what new opportunities it will bring. When Toronto approved the rules for building homes on the city’s more than 300 kilometres […]

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