Category: Buyer Tips
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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…