All the things that will impact the housing market in 2020
If you paid any attention to the housing market at all this year, you know there were some big moves made on a national, provincial, and municipal level. With that in mind, we reviewed all of 2019 and put together a list of 2019 highlights.
Why I think Toronto homeowners should pay lower property taxes
It looks like the City of Toronto’s property taxes are set to increase over the next few years. Depending on who I ask, people are either indifferent, happy, or furious.
New short-term rental regulations you need to know if you own property in Toronto
The City of Toronto will be moving forward with the new short-term rental regulations that were proposed and approved back in late 2017.
What a Liberal government means for the housing market
I’ll start by congratulating the Liberal party, Justin Trudeau, and all the MPs elected across the country - but what does a Liberal minority government mean for Canada’s housing market?
New housing supply solutions you may not have heard before
A group of British Columbia real estate organizations recently made recommendations to the leading federal parties to help address housing issues in the province, and there are a couple ideas that seem like they might work in the GTA too.
What I think of the federal parties’ housing promises
I’m feeling optimistic with all leading federal parties prioritizing housing issues leading up to the October 21 election. Remember, do your research before heading to the polls!
Federal parties outline ways to improve housing in Canada
The Toronto Real Estate Board recently announced that they are “encouraged” by the federal parties’ focus on housing issues, but there’s a bit more to the story than meets the eye.
What first-timers should know about changes to the Home Buyers’ Plan
Thinking of breaking into the Canadian housing market for the first time? Chances are, you’re doing your research and looking into every possible tax break and incentive available to help financially ease your transition into home ownership.
See how much government fees increase new homes prices in the Greater Toronto Area
There’s been a lot of focus recently on the lack of supply and strong demand driving up home prices in the Greater Toronto Area, but there are other factors to consider: government fees, taxes, and charges.
6 housing ideas to consider before heading to the polls in October
The Hub is called REALideas, and it has all the policy recommendations that the leading political parties should take into consideration when releasing their platforms in the coming weeks.
