Are you looking to take advantage of today’s record low mortgage rates? Besides your income and down payment, something else that mortgage lenders care about is your credit score. If you have a bad score, it can make it tough to obtain mortgage financing and grow your...
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THINKING ABOUT BUYING A HOME? THREE REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD AND THREE REASONS WHY YOU SHOULDN’T
After a slow spring, the Toronto real estate market has come roaring back. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) reported a record number of home sales in July. August’s numbers were equally impressive. But is this all speculation or part of a long-term trend?...
HOW TO STRATEGICALLY USE LOW COST MORTGAGES FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT PURPOSES
If you haven’t heard the news by now you must be living under a rock. Mortgage rates are available at record lows. With money super cheap to borrow, many Canadians are looking to invest in rental properties. Rental properties are a great way to earn extra income. If...
IS NOW A GOOD TIME FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTORS TO BUY DOWNTOWN?
Is buying in the suburbs a passing trend or here to stay? In my last article I covered this very topic. This leads into the next topic for real estate investors: the state of the downtown Toronto condo market and opportunities that might exist there. Related: Looking...
BUYING IN THE SUBURBS: PASSING TREND OR HERE TO STAY?
It has certainly been an interesting year. Few would have predicted that the coronavirus would shut down the economy and force millions of Canadians to work from home, but here we are. The impact of the pandemic on Toronto real estate is a fascinating one to watch....