Buying Property In Toronto As A Non Resident Despite there being a lot of discussion recently about foreign ownership affecting local markets Toronto remains open for business. Buying property in Toronto as a non resident is relatively straight forward. As a long term immigrant myself I have helped a number of clients purchase property in […]
International Buyer Tips
International Buyer Tips For Toronto Do you live outside of Canada? Are you thinking about getting into the Toronto real estate market? We’ve put together this International Buyer Tips For Toronto post addressing the basics of buying property in the GTA. To get an even deeper understanding, make sure to check out our Frequently Asked […]
What Are Monthly Carrying Costs?
What Are Monthly Carrying Costs? Part of the joy of ownership is the responsibility of being able to carry the cost of the most significant purchase of your life. Otherwise known as “The Gift That Keeps On Giving” these are the month to month costs that keep the roof over not only your head but […]
Beach Hill Is Rising
Beach Hill Is Rising Where the h@#$ is Beach Hill? Beach Hill is that little pocket east of Coxwell and south of Upper Gerrard Street East. In effect, the train tacks mark the Northern Border as the neighbourhood drops away down the natural incline towards Coxwell. Well served by Bowmore School the area includes a […]
Leslieville Is Still Hot
Leslieville Is Still Hot Has Leslieville Peaked? Leslieville has been the hot buy-into neighbourhood in East Toronto for over eight years. Those who bought in early have generated substantial equity. The younger families all repeat the same mantra; “we are never going to leave”. Between the boutique shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs on Queen Street, […]
Closing Costs For Home Buyers In Toronto
Closing Costs for Home Buyers In Toronto What are closing costs for home buyers in Toronto? Closing costs are the “this and that payments” that are a part and parcel of the transaction process. They are usually handled by the lawyers and are the final stage of the process. Some apply to buyers only and […]