When your pre-construction condo is on its final leg of completion and the condo developer has given you the go ahead to move in (even handing you the keys), it’s only natural to assume that you’ve … Read More

If you’re on the hunt for a pre-construction condominium, rather than a move-in ready unit, your buying journey is going to look quite different.

After meticulously researching the real estate market, clearly outlining your homeownership goals, and looking into the condo developer’s track record, you’ve finally decided to take the plunge into the buyer’s pool and purchase a pre-construction residence.

When thinking about your dream home, is it a sprawling detached house with a large leafy backyard, white picket fence and attached garage? Or is it an Instagram-worthy loft with exposed brick walls and towering 17-foot … Read More

Turn the clock back roughly three years and ‘glut’ was the popular term to describe Toronto’s condo market. Between the bevy of construction cranes, numerous high-rises breaking ground in all corners of the city, and headlines … Read More

The idea of buying a new condo is something that has surely crossed the mind of anyone who’s struggled with old faulty AC systems or having to travel up and down elevators just to access the … Read More

Homebuyers exploring the idea of purchasing a new or pre-construction property (or already closed on one) are often confused about the HST rebate. Questions like, “Who pays for HST on a new home?” and “How is … Read More

The first three digits of your postal code can shed plenty of light on the socio-economic profile of your community—from neighbourhood crime rates and local voting habits down to how much you can expect to pay … Read More

While a bevy of new condos and loft-style residences are popping up across Toronto’s east end in revitalized neighbourhoods like Regent Park and Riverdale, many condo seekers still have their sights firmly set on the downtown … Read More

Over the last year alone, the average price of a home in Canada’s largest metropolis increased by $95,865—a near six-figure jump that adds even greater pressure on the wallets of Toronto house hunters.