In The Media

CANADIAN HOME PRICES RISES TO SLOW DOWN

The rising cost of homes compared to household incomes and rents will mean a slowdown in price appreciation, Fitch Ratings says. Noting the impact of low interest rates and foreign investment on the...

IMPORTANT CHANGES TO LAND TRANSFER TAX

IMPORTANT Changes to  Toronto LTT APPROVED  - Effective March 1, 2017   City of Toronto Council has approved changes to the Toronto Land Transfer Tax that mean additional Toronto Land ...

ADDITIONAL ROADBLOCK HINDERING FOREIGN BUYERS

Additional roadblock hindering foreign buyers   Chinese influence on Canada’s real estate market may be coming to an abrupt end due to new rules that lock their funds. The Chinese ...

Retirement stash an increasingly popular source of financing - survey

Retirement stash an increasingly popular source of financing - survey HomeNews by Ephraim Vecina10 Feb 2017 Canadians are withdrawing ever-larger amounts from their registered retirement s...

FOREIGN BUYER TAX AMENDED IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

Foreign buyer tax amended HomeNews   British Columbia's premier has announced her government is amending its tax on foreigners buying property in Metro Vancouver. Christy Clark says the...

Condominiums a great long term investment

The forecast for buyers does not bode well when compared to that for sellers.  Product supply has decreased, which is leading to a greater interest in renting.  The average person cannot af...

FORECASTS FROM OUR CEO PHIL SOPER

  THE TORONTO MARKET FORECAST IS BRIGHT   A Vancouver price correction is expected to contribute to more moderate home price growth across the country, according to a comprehensive report...

Should I Buy or Rent?

To buy or not to buy, that is the age-old question. While there may not be a word one answer that covers all situations, there is an answer for everyone.   Renting vs Buying is a personal choi...