There are many factors that go into deciding where you want to live, including where you work and your commute time. You may also have children who will need schools and other socializing opportunities. Safety features should also be high on the list as crime rates of varying degrees are higher in certain areas. Canada has some of the best and most diverse real estate options to choose from! Whether you’re looking for a rural property surrounded by stunning Canadian landscapes or you crave an urban lifestyle in the heart of one of Canada’s thriving cities, you can find just about anything amon ..read more

Have you recently been told your credit score, but you’re still trying to figure out what it means? You’re not alone. In this article we’ll look at what your credit score range really means. We’ll also look at what is considered a good credit score and 5 factors that influence your credit score. What is Your Credit Score and Why Does it Matter? Your credit score is a three digit number assigned to you, the borrower, by the major credit bureaus, Equifax and TransUnion. It’s used by lenders to evaluate your creditworthiness. Credit scores range from 300 to 900. The higher your credit score, the ..read more

What is House Flipping? Have you ever heard of this term? Do you know how it’s done? This article will discuss these flipping basics, a recent trend that is shacking the real estate market!  Flipping refers to the act of purchasing a good and selling it quickly. In simple words, estate investors know house-flipping as the process of buying a house, renovating or remodeling it, and then selling it with a profit margin. This is an attractive scenario for investors since the average homeowner does not have the necessary funds or time to repair and renovate a home. They generally prefer ..read more

The COVID-19 pandemic has truly shaken the world. The big question that has boggled people is what to buy and how much to stock. As everybody is completely clueless about how long the situation would last and how to actually handle the global pandemic, most of them are going crazy hoarding trollies after trollies full of supplies and food.  Panic shopping has never been beneficial under any circumstances. You need to plan things out first and keep yourself calm and composed. First accept the reality that yes there is a pandemic out there and that is going to last longer, longer than a mon ..read more

The spread of COVID-19 and the subsequent global lockdown have unfortunately led to a series of en-masse lay-offs and the threat of economic downturn, with 10 million people already filing for unemployment. It’s affecting the way we buy real estate, and it’s surely going to impact consumer habits in many other areas. Whether you’ve already been negatively impacted by this or you’re just anticipating leaner times, one thing is certain – we all have to learn some financial coping skills and how to budget, save money, and manage our finances in a way that reduces our expenses as much as possible ..read more

The COVID-19 outbreak has initially brought a wave of uncertainty, followed almost immediately by a period of stagnation in almost all industries and more recently by economic measures aimed at containing and limiting the economic ripples caused by the disruption in activity. One segment that is seeing some changes is the housing and real estate market. In Canada, many of the measures taken by local and national institutions represent an attempt to make sure homeowners aren’t forced into default during the crisis. According to Canada’s housing agency, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corpo ..read more

Now that the new year has come and gone, it’s time to start thinking about your taxes. As you probably know, the majority of 2019 income tax returns will be due by April 30th. In order to ensure that you file your taxes on time, it’s a good idea to start preparing your tax documents as soon as possible. So how can you get the most from your income tax refund and avoid costly fees? To help get you started, let’s take a look at 5 helpful tips to do your own taxes: File Your Tax Return On Time If you want to get more money back when filing your taxes, it’s vitally important to file by the due dat ..read more

By: Zoocasa The 905 real estate market experienced explosive growth along with the City of Toronto this February, according to the latest report by the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB).  Detached home prices in the 905-area markets were up 14.1% to $1,017,573 while condo units jumped 19.3% to $534,688. Meanwhile, prices for 416 condos rose 18% to $722,675 and 14.4% for single-family homes to $1,485,304. “As market conditions tightened over the past year, competition between buyers has clearly increased. This resulted in a further acceleration in year-over-year price growth ..read more

Most millennials have iPhones, and frequent the iOS market to entertain our various interests. In fact, 41% of the smartphone sector of the tech market is dominated by Apple devices. Furthermore, Apple became the first publicly-traded American company to achieve a market worth of one trillion dollars back in 2018 – this equates to more than 1% of the world’s GDP. Apple is also the highest valued global tech company, so exact figures matter. As of the February 5, 2020 market cap, Apple was worth $1.41 trillion. How are they reeling in so much dough? In short: us. We love our Apple products. Per ..read more

The median age of a homebuyer in the U.S. has increased by 8 years to 47, according to Marketwatch. One of the main reasons for this is that Millennials have been pushed out of the local housing market due to there being a lack of suitable homes to purchase. This problem isn’t just present in the U.S., as Canadian Millennials are experiencing the same issue too. But all that is changing as homebuilders have finally started to re-tool and construct properties that Millennials want to buy. So what are U.S. homebuilders doing and should Canadian ones follow their lead? Short supply of smaller pro ..read more