Author: christian
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Neighbourhood Spotlight Series: Etobicoke
Comprehensive neighbourhood spotlight on Etobicoke real estate. Explore Long Branch, Mimico, The Kingsway, and Islington neighbourhoods, property types from condos to detached homes, waterfront access, and why families and professionals are choosing west Toronto.
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Neighbourhood Spotlight Series: Mississauga
Comprehensive neighbourhood spotlight on Mississauga real estate. Explore Square One, Port Credit, and Cooksville neighbourhoods, property types from condos to detached homes, transit connectivity, and why smart buyers are choosing Canada’s sixth-largest city.
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The 1% Rule: How Much Should You Budget for Home Maintenance (And Is Your Current Home Still Worth It)?
Learn the 1% rule for home maintenance budgeting. Plus: how to know when it’s time to trade up or right-size your GTHA home instead of investing more in maintenance.
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“What If I Buy a Money Pit?” Here’s How Home Inspections Protect You
One of the most common questions I hear from first-time buyers — especially renters who are making the leap to ownership for the first time — is some version of this: “What if I buy a money pit?”
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You’ve Bought Before. But the Market Has Changed. Here’s What’s Different.
If you last bought a home in Toronto or the GTHA between 2015 and 2021, you probably remember exactly how that experience felt. You’d see a property listed on Thursday. The offer deadline was Sunday at 7 PM. You’d tour it once — maybe twice if you were lucky — and then you’d submit your…
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You Have Enough Saved. Here’s What $60K Buys You in Toronto Right Now
The question I hear most often from renters who are considering buying their first home isn’t “Can I afford it?” — it’s “Do I have enough saved?” The follow-up is usually some version of: “I know I need at least $100K for a down payment in Toronto, so I’m going to keep saving for another…
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How to Maximize Your Home’s Value in 2026
Selling a home in a buyer’s market requires a different strategy than selling during the competitive bidding-war environment of 2020-2022. With inventory levels elevated and buyers negotiating on price, sellers who treat their listing as “just another house” are discovering that properties sit longer and sell for less than expected.
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Growing Families + Empty Nesters: Where They’re Moving in 2026
While much of the Greater Toronto Area real estate market has slowed through 2025 and into early 2026, two buyer segments continue making strategic moves: growing families trading up from condos and starter homes, and empty nesters downsizing from houses they no longer need. Both groups are capitalizing on the same market reality—more inventory, reduced…
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Welcome to Above Asking
Hi and thanks for stopping by. Whether you’re actively searching for a home, thinking about selling, exploring investment options, or just curious…