Things to consider in addition to closing costs
Last year, we provided a pretty thorough breakdown of what closing costs consist of when buying a new home in the Greater Toronto Area. Many buyers are unaware of what fees are due upon closing, and guess what? There’s more.
The lowdown on purchasing your first home together
Thinking of buying your first home? We had the opportunity to catch up with a couple, Joan (31) and Larry (27) (names changed for privacy), who recently purchased their first home together at Minto Westside at Front and Bathurst in Toronto. Joan and
How to interpret neighbourhood red flags
Thinking of moving to a new, unfamiliar neighbourhood? There are a few red flags you should watch out for, but that said, the scenario is different when you’re considering buying in a neighbourhood with a new construction development underway.First of
First-Time Homebuyer Experience #2
Time for another look at a first-time homebuyer’s purchasing experience! Like we said in the first feature, there’s no better way to learn about the process then to talk with someone who has already gone through it.Where and what did she buy?Hedyeh Alam,
First-time buyers feeling optimistic about the housing market
BMO released the results of a survey conducted by Pollara Strategic Insights, announcing that first-time buyers in Alberta are the most optimistic in the country about buying a new home with more than 50% thinking that now is a good time to do so.
Capital gains tax hike or foreign buyer tax?
What device would be better for cooling the hot housing market? A capital gains tax hike or a foreign buyer tax? One thing that’s not up for debate is that buying a home in the GTA and in surrounding areas has become difficult for many home hunters.
Our Top 10 Toronto Parks (in no particular order)
1) Bluffer’s Park, foot of Brimley Road: It’s beautiful — those cliffs! — and it’s lakeside, which means you can always stick a toe in to cool off. There are wonderful trails and marshlands, and it’s just commercial enough so that you can buy an ice
VIDEO: Manage your Warranty Online with MyHome
You just bought your new home - and now you have to worry about maintenance, mortgage bills, hydro bills, property tax, decorating. It can get overwhelming. Another new responsibility that you may have not considered is the management of your new home
Saving Money - Part 2
Electronics: Once you add up the cost of renting movies, going to the theatre, and buying expensive snacks, prices can really skyrocket. Digital cable can be a great way to enjoy unlimited movies on demand with just one monthly cost.You will eliminate
6 Amazon Prime Day deals you should have jumped on
If you missed out on these Amazon Prime Day deals, then you’re probably kicking yourself. These six household items would have made any home more complete. Sure, you can buy them now, but you’ll be paying full price, so we don’t recommend it. 1)
