THE PROS OF BUYING NEW

September 30, 2009 Uncategorized No Comments
THE PROS OF BUYING NEW


Currently the re-sale condo market is still going strong; there is also no end to the new building developments popping up all over the city. The number one benefit of purchasing a new condo in development is the selection. 

Most developers offer potential homeowners the opportunity to have a hand in the design, layout, and interior features of their unit. This also means your choice of fantastic upgrades.

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Top 5 Buying Mistakes

September 28, 2009 REAL ESTATE No Comments
Top 5 Buying Mistakes

When thinking of buying a home there are certain things you have to keep in mind before you head out and pound the pavement!  There nothing worse then going out looking at properties and falling in love with a place you cannot afford.

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No Harmony in Taxes

September 26, 2009 REAL ESTATE No Comments
No Harmony in Taxes

Starting July 1, 2010 Ontarians can expect to pay a harmonized sales tax (HST) rate of 13% on a long list goods and services that were previously exempt from the 8% Provincial Sales Tax (PST). While the impact of the tax will be felt by all Ontarians, the province’s 3 million homeowners and the thousands who buy and sell a home every year will be hit particularly hard by this latest tax grab. … Continue Reading

First Time Buyer Tips!

September 22, 2009 REAL ESTATE No Comments
First Time Buyer Tips!

First Time Buyersare in the drivers seat! There driving the market right now! There are some things you want to consider when making your first purchase. After all your first purchase is a stepping stone, and you don’t want to put all your eggs in one basket! … Continue Reading

West Harbour City Condos

September 16, 2009 REAL ESTATE No Comments
West Harbour City Condos

Great opportunity to be among the first to live in the award winning West Harbour City Phase One Development. Occupancy is set for January 25, 2010. … Continue Reading

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Inventory Relief

January 9, 2010

Inventory Relief

The biggest story in the Toronto condo market over the past 6 months has been the disparity between supply and demand. Simply put, inventory (condos available for sale) is at an all time low, and demand is at an all time high. This has been a recipe for rapid price appreciation, frenzied buying, and sellers [...]

The HST Is Coming

January 9, 2010

The HST Is Coming

Starting July 1, 2010 Ontarians can expect to pay a harmonized sales tax (HST) rate of 13% on a long list
goods and services that were previously exempt from the 8% Provincial Sales Tax (PST). While the impact of the tax will be felt by all Ontarians, the province’s 3 million homeowners and the thousands who [...]

Condo Owners – Insurance

August 4, 2009

Condo Owners – Insurance

All owners should have and maintain a comprehensive condo insurance policy to cover damage to their personal possessions as well as to their upgrades and to cover any damage that they might incur to a suite below or adjacent to theirs as a result of an accident, negligence or, as stated in a condo’s declaration [...]