Infographic: The Ontario markets where you’ll pay the most land transfer tax Image

Infographic: The Ontario markets where you’ll pay the most land transfer tax

While the affordability of local real estate, property tax, and neighbourhood amenities are obvious considerations, there’s one oft-overlooked factor that can add thousands of dollars to your closing costs: land transfer tax.

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4 industry experts nervous about Ontario’s foreign buyers tax Image

4 industry experts nervous about Ontario’s foreign buyers tax

One of the cooling measures proposed by the Ontario government was a 15% foreign buyers tax, and we’re not sure how feel about it. Upon passing, the tax is retroactively effective as of April 21, 2017.   In Vancouver, sales dropped significantly as soon

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Mark Cullen: Low Maintenance Gardening = Mulch, Mulch, Mulch Image

Mark Cullen: Low Maintenance Gardening = Mulch, Mulch, Mulch

By Mark CullenThere is really no other activity in the garden that will both benefit your plants and free up your time quite like mulching.You spread mulch to reduce weeding by about 90% the first year, reduce watering by up to 70% and provide an

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One6Nine Jones Townhomes opening soon! Image

One6Nine Jones Townhomes opening soon!

Known for its historic architecture, small shops, and village-like atmosphere, Leslieville has become one of Toronto’s most exciting up-and-coming neighbourhoods. Well, the area is about to get even more interesting with Lifestyle Custom Homes launching

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Park Shore Village grand opening coming soon! Image

Park Shore Village grand opening coming soon!

For those in search of a new home in the heart of Barrie, you really need to look into Bradley Homes’ latest community, Park Shore Village. Whether you’re a young couple, retirees, empty nesters, an investor, or a first-time buyer, Park Shore Village has

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You’re invited to the Riverbend Estates grand opening in Peterborough! Image

You’re invited to the Riverbend Estates grand opening in Peterborough!

On the hunt for the perfect luxury estate home? Then you have plans on April 21st. Ambria Homes is celebrating the grand opening of Riverbend Estates, the first community of 70’ estate lots in Peterborough!

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J. Davis House is perfecting intimate, boutique condo living Image

J. Davis House is perfecting intimate, boutique condo living

As you may have heard, Mattamy Homes is getting into the high-rise market in a big way, which is why we are so excited about J. Davis House in Toronto. Partnering with Biddington Homes, Mattamy is developing their first condo in the GTA, and by the look

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Are we all actually real estate addicts? Image

Are we all actually real estate addicts?

Interesting read by Ian McGugan in the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business this week: “Face it, Canada — you’re a real estate addict, and no one wants a cure.”As the percentage of Canadians who own their own homes hits 70%, the majority of the population

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Minto30Roe: A New Landmark for Yonge and Eglinton Image

Minto30Roe: A New Landmark for Yonge and Eglinton

From MintoPurchasers have a lot to feel good about with Minto30Roe at Yonge and Eglinton. With construction already started, a new Minto landmark will soon rise up.Yonge and Eglinton is one of Toronto’s most well-established and fast-growing urban hubs.

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Average Resale Price for a Detached Home in Toronto Breaks $1 Million Image

Average Resale Price for a Detached Home in Toronto Breaks $1 Million

The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) has released its mid-month resale housing figures for the first two weeks of February 2015, announcing a jump in sales and in prices.Between February 1st and 14th, GTA REALTORS reported 3,120 sales through the

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