Toronto’s real estate market is starting to feel unfamiliar. After a long stretch of rapid price growth and relentless competition, the landscape is shifting. Buyers, once forced into rushed decisions, are now taking their time. 

Sellers, who could once count on quick sales and soaring offers, are facing a market where patience and pricing strategy matter more than ever.

With sales down, inventory rising, and interest rates keeping affordability in check, economic uncertainty adds another layer of complexity. The recent U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports fuel concerns about job security and...

Winter is a hidden gem for mortgage pre-approvals.

Winter might not be the season that springs to mind when it comes to mortgages, but it offers a unique opportunity for Canadians considering buying a home.

The real estate market typically enters a seasonal slowdown after the fall bustle (which this year was sparked by the recent Bank of Canada interest rate drops).

Once the holiday hoopla settles down, savvy homebuyers can take advantage of the ‘cold weather’ lull and quieter housing markets to get a mortgage pre-approval.  It’s a simple step that can set you up for success and put you...

Seven Home 'Upgrades' That Aren’t Worth the Money

Every feature of a house has a monetary value—how much it cost to install, and how much return on that investment the homeowner hopes to get from it when selling. Only you can know when something is worth paying more for you (if the house with a fully-stocked bomb shelter seems like it’s worth it, go for it). But certain home features are rarely worth paying extra for, if only because they’ll cost you in the long run, whether in maintenance and upkeep or your own time and effort.

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