First-time buyers relying on gifted down payments more than ever

7/29/2024 | Posted in First Time Home Buyers by Jessi Sandhu

Mortgage down payment gifts from family members remain a crucial factor for first-time homebuyers in Canada, even as the housing market cools and economic conditions tighten. ... More

Tags: First Time Home Buyers, Mortgage Consumers, Moving

Tax advantages driving exodus from Canada's priciest housing markets

2/6/2024 | Posted in Canada Living by Jessi Sandhu

A new report published today reveals that the burden on buyers from provincial governments’ billions of dollars in levies and development fees on new construction, and ... More

Tags: First Time Home Buyers, Home Buyers, Housing Affordability, Land Transfer Tax, Moving, Property Taxes, Tax Implications

Toronto tops survey of country's most popular city to move to

7/19/2019 | Posted in Toronto Real Estate by Jessi Sandhu

Toronto has been ranked as Canada’s most attractive city to move to, according to a survey from finance planning website Finder.com. ... More

Tags: Canadian Housing Market, Moving, Toronto Living, Toronto Residential

Millennials amenable to suburban living: study

4/8/2016 | Posted in Home Buyers by Jessi Sandhu

A survey conducted by the Toronto-based Altus Group last fall revealed that millennials are open to establishing dwellings in suburban areas, contrary to a common perception that ... More

Tags: Canadian Housing Market, Home Buyers, Millenials, Moving, Suburbs

Looking to change the look of your home? The best design and reno books by Karl Lohnes, Canada AM's design expert

4/13/2015 | Posted in Home Owners by Jessi Sandhu

Whether taking on a renovation project of your own, hiring a professional or planning to redecorate this spring, here are some of the most helpful and informative books on the ... More

Tags: Home Renovation, Interior Design, Moving, Open House Tips, Selling Your Home