I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Don Campbell of REIN Canada and talk about what his projections were for Toronto Real Estate prices. We also talked about what were the factors to consider when reviewing investment appreciation potential. I took the time to ask him about where he projects to see activity in the coming years in Toronto and which neighborhoods will be hot. Hope you enjoy the video Having trouble viewing video? Click here


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I deal with a lot of buyers as part of my business who concentrate a lot on the specific home and don't look enough into the neighborhood other than what they have heard.  We do home inspections when we buy our home, some even fore go that, and we don't stop to look at what amenties are included or in walking distance of the house. Here are different aspects that I recommend my client consider when they are looking to make a purchase. School ratings Local businesses and services New future development? Infrastructure investment Let's take a moment and go through each of the items...


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Having trouble viewing video? Click here I recently had the opportunity to sit down with a friend of mine who is a Financial Advisor with Sunlife and talk about the Mortgage insurance.  Terrence Brown, Financial Advisor, disclosed information to me about our traditional Mortgage insurance that didn't sit well with me hence I interviewed him on video for you and looked around on the internet as well.  There are good arguments to both sides of the story but I'm surprised that such a practice is allowed in the insurance business by the banks. Here's adirect link to the expose done by CBC in 2008...


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Having trouble viewing video? Click here As real estate agents, we are the torch bearers to help our clients move also help them take on one of the biggest debt of their life. It's only fitting that we also help them get rid of this debt and generate wealth through the process. I sat down recently with Wojciech Pianka to talk about what my clients can do to pay off their mortgages faster and save money while doing so. He highlighted three different way it can be achieved. Please watch the video for detailed explaination. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Wojciech...


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I had done a video about how much HST is applicable to resale home purchases in August of 2010 and came about a new video posted by Toronto Real Estate this week. I thought it would be a great video to share with you. Please let me know if you have any question. Having trouble viewing video? Click here


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As part of our educational process of helping buyers learn about the home purchase process, I always spend time with them going over the MLS sheets that we send out to them on regular basis about properties for sale.  I thought it would be a great idea to make a small video about the process and post it here for your review. I hope you enjoy the video and if you have any questions about the information provided, please feel free to contact me directly.


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I recently got questioned by one of my buyer who thought that they have to pay HST on all home purchases. I thought it would be a great idea to talk about HST and how it's impacting the real estate market. All standard residential purchases don't require HST payment. HST is applicable to real estate when the property being purchased is: 1. New homes and condo purchases from the builder 2. Commercial or Industrial real estate 2. Multi family residential 3. Vacant Land Purchases If you're purchasing real estate, you don't have to pay HST but you will be paying Land Transfer...


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"We just bought a new home from the builder and we were wondering when is a good time for us to list our property?" I had received a new question in one of my online real estate advise threads from another satisfied purchaser of a new home who were looking forward to moving in their new home and wanted a semblance of a schedule of event that were to follow.  Their list of to do list included packing their belonging, finding a mover and oh, finding a REALTOR to help them sell their place. This question might not be applicable to renters or first time home buyers but it's a scary reality...


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(NC)—Are you dreaming of spending summers at a lakefront cottage? Or maybe you've always wanted to own a condo as an investment? Whatever your reason for wanting to purchase a second property, knowing your financing options before you buy is crucial to avoid surprises down the road. “Financing the purchase of a second property can be complicated at first glance,” says Farhaneh Haque, Regional Sales Manager, Mobile Mortgage Specialists, TD Canada Trust. “A team of experts such as your mortgage lender, real estate agent and insurer can take you through the process and help you decide...


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I was recently in an offer negotiation where the buyer who was looking to secure a mortgage on their new purchase wasn't able to do so within the time period specified in their purchase and sale agreement.  The buyer agent contacted me promptly to let me know that they won't be able to secure the funds within the time period and would require an extension for two days.  If you're the seller and the buyer hasn't been able to fulfill a condition on their purchase and sale agreement, do you agree to give them the extension if they ask? This is a very tough question to ask and needs to be answered...


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