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Low Supply, Strong Price Growth Continues
A total of 8,014 resale transactions were recorded in the GTA in February, up by a sound 5.7% versus the 7,583 units sold in February 2016. Once again, volume growth was spearheaded by the condo...
Top Grade: How a Sloped Property Affects Your Home
The steepness of a property’s lot is in some ways as important as its size. Properties perched on hilltops command excellent views while some types of slopes can help reduce your home’s flood risk....
Record Sales, Prices in 2016
The second strongest December in history capped off a record year for home sales in the GTA. December sales of 5,338 units (up by a solid 8.6% versus December 2015) brought the 2016 calendar year...
Have Your Say! Send a Message: Don’t Hike the LTT!
TREB has launched anotherobstacle.ca to shed light on proposed changes to the City's Land Transfer Tax. If you're not a fan of this tax, take a few minutes to easily use anotherobstacle.ca to...
Volume, Prices Continue To Surge
The torrid pace of volume and price growth in the GTA continued in November with another round of double-digit increases on both counts. November witnessed a total of 8,547 resale transactions...
We did it! $4000 Land Transfer Tax Rebate for First Time-Home Buyers
Ontario REALTORS® have lobbied for and won the first tax break for first-time buyers in over ten years. This tax break will help make home ownership more affordable by providing some relief to those...
How to Maximize Earning Potential in Your Own Home!
Want to make some extra cash without having to put in more hours at the office? Well, having a great investment home will do the trick! Everyone knows that real estate is one of the best investments...
What to do with a Messy Neighbour?
The unkempt, cluttered front lawns and overgrown gardens of nearby properties can reduce the price of a home for sale by as much as five to ten percent. Even if you’ve invested countless hours into...
4 Reasons to Choose Granite Countertops
Granite countertops aren’t popular just because they look great! In addition, 1) they are more sanitary 2) they are easy to clean 3) they don’t depreciate in value and 4) they are very durable This...
How to Judge the Potential of a Fixer-Upper
With Canada's hot housing market, even poorly neglected, rundown homes are soliciting bidding wars from eager buyers. But fixer-uppers can often become money pits as renovations reveal hidden...
When Not to Use the First-Time Home Buyers’ Plan
The First-Time Home Buyers' Plan is a powerful financial tool for new homeowners. This government program allows purchasers of their first home to withdraw up to $25,000 tax-free from their RRSP to...
Celebrate Canada Day at Amesbury Park!
Are you ready for the long weekend? Celebrate our wonderful nation’s birthday with some good company and a showcase of beautiful fireworks at Amesbury Park! Just a short distance away from this safe...




