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Is Toronto Ready for “Canada’s Tallest Condo’?

While everyone’s wondering if Toronto is ready for any more condos, along comes a developer that insists the city is ready for not just any condo, but Canada’s tallest condo. The developer, Pinnacle International, has come from another one of … Continue reading

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It’s the Same Trend in Toronto – Slower Sales, Higher Prices

This will come as no welcome news to home buyers in the GTA – while sales continue their downward slope, prices are still climbing ever higher. This, according to the Toronto Real Estate Board and the stats they unveiled today. … Continue reading

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Why Playing the Waiting Game in Today’s Market isn’t so Terrible After All

Frustrating has been the only way to describe the Toronto market in recent months. Before July of last year, you could bet a pretty penny that if you were going to be placing an offer on a property of any … Continue reading

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Are You Upset about the New Area Codes?

Those who have lived, worked, and played in Toronto most or all of their lives like things, well, shall we just say – a certain way? They are extremely proud of being a Torontonian, as they should be, and prefer … Continue reading

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Should Land Transfer Tax be “Scrapped, not Capped?”

Yesterday City of Toronto’s Executive Committee met to start determining whether or not they should cap the amount of land transfer tax Toronto homeowners are required to pay. There’s no doubt that this tax comes with its fair share of … Continue reading

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The National Home Show Starts Today!

Each year ReMax brings you the National Home Show – a show where you can go and get advice for just about anything when it comes to your home. Whether you’re ripping up tile or putting in a new garden … Continue reading

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Waiting for the Hot Spring Market? Don’t Hold Your Breath

The Toronto real estate market is a challenging one to hang around in too long. Typically right about now, we’d be heading into the fast-paced busy spring market, which begins in February. But last month Toronto’s sales numbers were down … Continue reading

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Should Ontario Allow Electronic Signatures for Real Estate Transactions?

Electronic signatures are becoming more and more common in a world that’s going paperless and where consumers are doing more and more of their buying over the Internet. First seen in the world of online shopping, it soon spilled over … Continue reading

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Should You Own a Home?

With the Toronto real estate market just reaching its peak, or many thinking that it already has and we’re just starting to see the decline it’s about to embark on, many experts and analysts have started to talk more about … Continue reading

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Is TREB Getting it Wrong?

It’s a sensitive time in Toronto real estate. Some buyers are just starting to come back to the market, while others are still waiting for those prices to drop the forecasted 10-15 per cent. Meanwhile, sellers are on edge wondering … Continue reading

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