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How can you tell if it’s the right time to buy a condo?First of all, there is not an exact formula that determines if now is the time. There are some important things to consider, but no black and white answer.But wait:There are many ways you can get an idea of the state of Toronto’s real estate market at the time you’re hoping to buy. Then, you can see if buying is a solid option for you at this time.What ways can I tell if now is a good time to buy a condo?To begin:Talk to a professi..

New condos are the best investment right? Not always. Consider this:Right now, since there are so many buildings under construction, condos even 5 years old aren’t considered “new” enough for buyers seeking an untouched condo for sale.What does that means for older buildings?First of all, the genuinely older condominiums stand out from the towers. In a market place with as many options as Toronto has, these buildings will forever have a niche spot in buyers’ minds.In addition, buyers a..

What is one thing available in today’s Real Estate Market that wasn’t available in decades past?Access to a wealth of online reviews!When choosing a real estate agent in Toronto it used to be all about referrals and even blindly calling a number on an advertisement. (Bus benches, big hair, and white-toothed grins come to mind. Ah, the 80’s).But now:While these ads still exist, and many might feature quality agents, today you also have so much more knowledge right at your fingertips.So, with..

I think you'll agree with me when I say:IT'S HARD TO FIND A CONDO UNDER $500K IN TORONTO!Or is it?Well it turns out that 'Yes!", there are Toronto condos available for under half a million dollars, and no- they aren’t all far from downtown! There are plenty of condos for sale in Downtown Toronto under $500k.If you are looking to buy a condo in Toronto, we all know Toronto is an expensive place to buy real estate, but there are options available that you might not have considered. Condos and cond..

When looking for the right home for you, location and budget are of course going to be top of mind. When you have decided between condo vs. house, then it’s time to decide between turn-key vs. fixer-upper. If you have a certain neighbourhood you want to buy into, sometimes “fixer-upper” homes are what you can afford. Or, you might be able to get a larger home with more bedrooms than other homes in the area if it needs some work. These types of homes are also a great opportunity for investm..