Demise of the detached house? No end in sight for rising cost of single family homes May 7, 2024 If it seems like high-rise condominium units are keep getting smaller and affordable single family homes are getting harder to find, it’s true. Data from RealNet Canada Inc. for Toronto, to be released Wednesday, paints a grim picture for buyers hoping to avoid condominium living in favour of a low-rise home. It’s a trend that the chief ...
12 Hidden Costs of Homeownership May 5, 2024 As the spring season gets underway, many Americans will be looking to take advantage of the lower real estate prices, attractive mortgage rates, and federal tax credit by purchasing a home. But remember: Not all of the costs associated with homeownership are reflected in the listed price. Indeed, many buyers -- particularly first-time buyers ...
Curb appeal projects return most value for homeowners May 5, 2024 Remodeling report details most profitable home projects A home's curb appeal is at the top of most profitable remodeling projects, according to a report out this week that details remodeling costs versus value. Every penny counts for homeowners and home sellers in a slumping housing market and those looking to remodel will consider the ...
Home Buyers and Renovators Willing to Spend on Green Upgrades, Says TD Canada Trust Poll May 4, 2024 Not only is the environment a top-of mind issue for many Canadian homeowners, but the majority are also willing to ante up a higher purchase price in support of their beliefs. The TD Canada Trust Green Building Poll, conducted by Ipsos Reid to examine Canadians' views on environmentally friendly housing, found that 73% of Canadian homeowners or ...
Your imagination at work April 28, 2024 As a buyer, you have plenty of choices. And it's easy to become overwhelmed and worry about making the wrong decision. Sometimes the perfect house is hidden under clutter and a decor that just doesn't suite your taste. With a little imagination and a list of what is essential, you just might find a treasure. Don't judge a home by its ...
Empty-nesters eager to downsize as kids leave home April 22, 2024 These days, there are a lot of differences between the real estate markets in Canada and the U.S., but there's at least one aspect that's common to both. We're both seeing the impact of a major demographic group reaching a new stage in their lives, as aging 'baby boomers' become 'empty nesters' and decide its time for a change in their current ...
The Inspection April 15, 2024 You've found your dream home. But don't buy before ... Your house has been sold, pending an inspection. Now the tough part begins. Here's the drill: Two vehicles pull up outside your front door. From one, out steps the real estate agent, client in tow. From the other emerges the most feared face in real estate sales: the house ...
5 Reasons Selling By Owner is a Set-Up for Failure April 10, 2024 For Sale By Owner = FSBO As a FSBO, you only have four ways to attract buyers. Classified advertising. Open House For-Sale-Signs Internet Over 80% of homes are sold because the Buyer's Broker or Agent was being offered a commission on MLS. This is one route not open to you as a FSBO. By not listing your home on MLS, you forgo the ...
Le marché de la copropriété se porte bien : SCHL March 19, 2024 La seule chose qui monte en flèche sur le marché canadien de la copropriété, ce sont les copropriétés elles-mêmes. La construction de condominiums au Canada a explosé, mais la croissance de la population a permis de contenir l'offre excédentaire, a déclaré l'agence fédérale du logement dans un rapport publié mercredi, qui fait également état d'une ...
10 tips for new home buyers January 6, 2024 While Ontario's new home market continues to ring up healthy sales, as a new home buyer you want to make sure you've made the right decision. Buying a home is the single biggest purchase most of us will ever make and, as with most important purchases, it is vital to do your homework to ensure your new home fits your lifestyle and meets your ...

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