January 15, 2025
January 15, 2025
I had the opportunity over the holidays to spend some time with a good family friend. At one point the topic of investment real estate came up. He indicated he was thinking seriously about starting an investment portfolio and wondered what his first purchase should be.
December 16, 2024
The market report is going to be a little thin this month I’m afraid. Especially when it comes to specific data. The Niagara Association of Realtors (NAR) which we look to for our raw sales data is in the process of changing MLS data systems and the numbers for November are not currently available.
December 16, 2024
This holiday season brings a joyful exchange of gifts, but did you know there are legal principles behind gifting in Ontario? Whether you're giving a small token of appreciation, or something more significant, here’s what you need to know to ensure that your intentions are legally documented. This article is essential for parents who are considering gifting any down-payment to their children for a home purchase.
December 16, 2024
Christmas is a wonderful time of year. Enchanting! The season brings visions of golden-brown turkeys with all the trimmings. Carolers singing as the snow falls gently down. Gifts under the Christmas tree. Stockings hung by the fireplace. Family times. It’s just a special time unlike any other in the year. And a time when memories are forged that will last a lifetime.
December 16, 2024
December 16, 2024
When it comes to selling your property, be it your home, a ‘fix and flip’ or an investment property, there are a number of different strategies you can use. You can start high. After all, studies have shown that for most people the largest chunk of their net worth is in their real property. And so, you want to realize as much equity as possible from the sale. And of course, the mind set often is ‘I can always come down’. And who knows, even if you are overpriced, there is always the possibility that someone will come along who absolutely falls in love with your property and is willing to pay what you are asking or beyond. You might get lucky.
November 18, 2024
When purchasing a pre-construction condominium in Ontario, it's essential to understand the financial obligations during the interim occupancy period—the phase between moving into your unit and the official transfer of ownership. This newsletter will explore some of the common requirements that purchasers of new builds will need to know when purchasing a pre-construction condo unit.
November 15, 2024
Not sure if it is due to the consistent drop in interest rates or the weather, or if it is a combination of both, but whatever the reason, the market is continuing strong long after we would normally see a downturn. And that is true both for average sale price and also for unit sales.