Reno Trends & Canadian Priorities
Posted on Sep 11, 2025
What Renovation Trends Reveal About Canadians’ Housing Priorities
As Canada’s housing market continues to evolve, so too do the priorities of its homeowners. The 2025 Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Mortgage Consumer Survey offers fresh insight into what Canadians value in their homes, and the renovation trends paint a compelling pict...
Escape Clause
Posted on Aug 27, 2025
Why ‘Escape Clauses’ Are Popping Up in Toronto-Area Real Estate Deals
The Greater Toronto Area real estate market has changed a lot in the past few years. And lately, a term you might not have heard much before is showing up in more and more purchase agreements: the escape clause.
But what is it? And why is it becoming more common in today’s deals...
First Time Home Buyers
Posted on Aug 06, 2025
First-Time Buyers: Where Do You Even Start?
Buying your first home is exciting — but let’s be real, it can also feel completely overwhelming. With so much information out there, where should you even begin?
Here’s a simple way to think about it:
When you’re buying a home, you’re really buying two things — the home itself and the mortgage to pay for...
How to Qualify For a Mortgage-New to Canada
Posted on Jul 22, 2025
How to Qualify for a Mortgage, New to Canada
Here’s where things get interesting for anyone who has recently immigrated to Canada. You could qualify for a mortgage to purchase your first home in as little as three months after moving to Canada. If you have been living in Canada for more than 3 months and less than 5 years, you could qualify for a mo...
The Secret to Precise Valuations
Posted on Jul 10, 2025
The Secret to Precise Valuations? It's not what you think.
When real estate professionals talk about “comparable properties,” or “comps,” they’re referring to the backbone of property valuation. Whether you’re preparing a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) for a seller or advising a buyer, comps are the essential reference points that help determine...
Buyers Aren't Just Looking For a Deal
Posted on Jun 25, 2025
Buyers Aren't Just Looking For a Deal...It's Deeper Than That
If you’re wondering why buyers seem hesitant or are taking longer to commit — it’s not just about price. Today’s buyers aren’t just looking for a deal. They’re looking for confidence.
For the first time in decades, many buyers are feeling a shift — they’re no longer pressured to jump at th...
