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Resale housing market continues upswing, but still slower than long-term average Image

Resale housing market continues upswing, but still slower than long-term average

The Greater Toronto Area resale housing market continued its upswing as sales activity increased in May 2019, according to data from the Toronto Real Estate Board. 

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How to prepare your home for summer!

It may not feel like it right now, but summer is right around the corner. We’re sure you’re looking forward to backyard barbecues and some of you have probably opened the pool, but there are some other home maintenance tasks that you should do this month.

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Toronto has to meet housing demand or people are going to start leaving Image

Toronto has to meet housing demand or people are going to start leaving

Toronto’s population is growing quickly, and I’m worried we don’t have enough homes to accommodate all the people who want to call this city home. 

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Toronto home prices faring better than some, 2 years after FHP Image

Toronto home prices faring better than some, 2 years after FHP

The Fair Housing Plan was introduced by the former Liberal provincial government as a solution to runaway home price growth; year-over-year values had spiked over 30% in the Greater Toronto Area, prompting concerns.

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New home sales centre etiquette tips everyone should read

If you’re a first-time buyer, visiting a new home sales centre or presentation centre can be intimidating, especially if it’s a big opening and there’s a crowd.

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Peter Gilgan Foundation donates $100 million to SickKids

The CEO and founder of Mattamy Homes, Peter Gilgan, just made a record-breaking donation to The Hospital for Sick Children. 

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Would you pay a premium for a third bedroom?

Would you pay more for a condo unit because it has an extra bedroom, even if the square footage was the same as a unit with fewer bedrooms? 

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Blue Sky opening in Stouffville a huge success!

It’s been a busy spring for Fieldgate Homes. Just over a week ago, they sold out at Park Vista in Whitby in a single day. Then last weekend, they had a huge turnout at Blue Sky in Stouffville! 

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Canada creating a Real Estate Task Force to ensure tax-compliance

According to the government of Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency, tax non-compliance and money laundering can be a significant factor causing the rising cost of housing in the country’s hottest markets. 

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The mortgage stress test is flawed because it doesn\

The mortgage stress test is flawed because it doesn't consider income growth

There’s a mortgage stress test duel underway, and the weapons of choice are reports and open letters. Who will win?

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