The Influence of the U.S. Fed Statement on the Canadian Real Estate Portfolio

The U.S. Federal Reserve borrowed a play from Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney on Wednesday when they promised to keep interest rates low until at least the end of 2014. This is a good indication that Canadian rates will stay low as well, thus continuing the support of the real estate market here.

In Canada [...]

York Harbour Club by Plaza

The York Harbour Club is a condo development in Liberty Village close to downtown Toronto. Its great location means it is close to

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your favorite city amenities as well as transportation access points.  It, like Lago Condos I wrote about earlier, has dramatic lake views, being along the Martin Goodman Trail.

Luxury finishes are standard [...]

Lago by Monarch Group - Etobicoke Waterfront

One way to become a real estate investor is through the purchase of a new construction condominium. Builders offer their units for sale many years before the construction is completed. People who purchase these condos, regardless of what the end use will be are called investors because their deposit is helping the developer [...]

Options When Selling Your Home

You have many options available when selling your home in Toronto, Canada. 

First, I want to tell you that yes, the rumours are true, you do not need a realtor to sell your house in Ontario, or even Canada. You can sell it yourself – privately. This is known as private sale or for sale by [...]

Cheers to the Real Estate Bubble!

In the media there are steady reports of Canadian real estate being in a bubble. These reports usually compare the increase of sale prices to the increase of incomes or potential mortgage payments to rental payments. If these reports make you think about the value of real estate and how real estate is valued and [...]

UNDERSTANDING THE RECESSION

There is a recession coming, we in Toronto will be somewhat insulated, yet all in southern Ontario will feel its effects.  Luckily, it will not last longer than a year.  This article will explain its effects on your real estate investments.

History

The present financial crush has its roots in the dot com bust in 2000, the [...]