Uncategorized, buying a home, canadian government, coronavirus
The COVID-19-Related Policies and Measures That a Home Buyer or Seller Needs to Know
Social distancing measures have been put in place around the country. This includes closing non-essential businesses, like hair salons and shopping malls, and only allowing restaurants to satisfy takeout orders. These measures have taken a toll on our economy. Temporary and permanent layoffs are becoming more common and small businesses are finding it hard to […] more
Buying, First Time Home Buyer, First-time Home Buyers, buying a home
The Tools Available to Canadians Purchasing Their First Home
A down payment is typically (and ideally) at least 20% of the full price of a home. To most Canadians, this is a lot of money, especially with home prices sky-high. Luckily, the government, over the years, have developed tools to help first-time homebuyers make the largest purchase of their life. In this article, we […] more
Investing in Real Estate, Landlord Tips, Renting, college renting
Making a Real Estate Investment in Student Housing
In 2018, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) acquired a student housing portfolio worth $1.1 billion. This portfolio consisted of 13,666 beds across 20 American university campuses. To Canadians, this revealed that one of the country’s largest investment boards thought student housing was a good bet. If you’re a real estate investor or just […] more
Selling, canada real estate, Christmas, holiday trends
5 Tips to Sell Your Home this Winter
Ahh, summer. Hot sun, sand between your toes, an icy mojito in hand… Oh, yeah. Right. It’s January. Bah! Humbug. Winter. Everyone’s LEAST favourite season. Well, unless you are an avid skier or snowboarder… or snowshoer, for that instance. Whatever your winter passion may be, hang onto it, because for the rest of us, we […] more
