Monthly Archives: April 2013

New Legislation Proposed to Protect Consumers in Real Estate Transactions

There’s a proposal on the table right now that will affect sellers and real estate agents alike; and if it’s passed, it will increase protection for sellers that are trying to sell their home. The new legislation proposes many changes … Continue reading

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More Controversy Surrounding Toronto Casino

Can Toronto’s city council approve a project while at the same time putting conditions on it? That’s the question that’s being asked by one real estate firm after the executive committee reviewed plans for the casino last week, and then … Continue reading

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How to Prepare for Attending an Open House

We’ve talked before on this blog about preparing to host an open house when you’re trying to sell your home. But how do you prepare when you’re about to attend an open house, interested in buying it? Yes, there are … Continue reading

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TREB is Off the Hook for MLS Case

It’s been nearly a year that the Toronto Real Estate Board has been trying to clear its name with a former commissioner of the Competition Bureau. On Monday of this week, it was announced that TREB was off the hook … Continue reading

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The Additional Costs of Buying a Home, and how to Get Around some of Them

Anyone looking for a home in today’s Toronto market knows just how expensive it can be. With the average price on single detached homes sitting at around $500,000, and with the price of those once “cheap” condos escalating in many … Continue reading

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Where are the Hot Spots in Toronto’s Market?

It might be getting harder to buy a home in Toronto, but that doesn’t mean that Toronto buyers should satisfy themselves with taking just anything that comes along. You probably still want the best neighbourhood, and you can still get … Continue reading

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Is Toronto Ready for “Canada’s Tallest Condo’?

While everyone’s wondering if Toronto is ready for any more condos, along comes a developer that insists the city is ready for not just any condo, but Canada’s tallest condo. The developer, Pinnacle International, has come from another one of … Continue reading

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It’s the Same Trend in Toronto – Slower Sales, Higher Prices

This will come as no welcome news to home buyers in the GTA – while sales continue their downward slope, prices are still climbing ever higher. This, according to the Toronto Real Estate Board and the stats they unveiled today. … Continue reading

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