2020 brings with it hope of a strong real estate market in Ontario. Today’s economy features a number of favourable indicators- low unemployment rates, continued immigration, and rising wages. The sum of these factors, coupled with … Read More
Stress Test is Making Harder to Borrow in Retirement
The baby boomer segment of the population is beginning to witness a financial obstacle that may alter the plans of many retirees. The federal government’s stress test is a financial … Read More
Fall Garden Prep Makes for Light Spring Work!
Every October in Canada, we lose our grip on summer temperatures and the leaves begin to change colour. It won’t be long before snow flakes are falling and you will … Read More
Real Estate Investment in Guelph
With summer being underway and temperatures warming up, many use this as an excuse to get out and shop for a new investment property. Let’s look at the current economic … Read More
Buyers are Taking Back the Guelph Real Estate Market
It has been almost 2 years since the Guelph Real Estate market saw unprecedented growth in volume and prices. As we are entering the spring market, let’s examine the health … Read More
Buy Now, Save Now
It’s really true. Pre-construction prices are a legitimate savings and a great investment. Builders need to secure sales and the best time to do that is before shovels hit the … Read More
Minimalism: A growing, helpful trend in right-sizing your life.
Do you ever feel burdened by your belongings? Look around and wonder how you accumulated all that you have? Wonder what you’re going to do with it when you move? … Read More
Choices Abound for Baby Boomers & Retirees
With the aging population and ongoing changes with the housing market, we are speaking more and more with baby boomers and retirees selling the family home and considering next steps … Read More
2018 Mortgage Rate Check-Up
Check-ups. Nobody really likes them. Best case scenario- there’s nothing wrong. Worst case… Well, that depends what we’re talking about. If it’s your mechanic, maybe you’re going to need a … Read More
How Will New Mortgage Changes Affect You?
Some Key Changes To Look For in New Mortgage Rules. Another important change in 2018 affecting the real estate industry are the changes to mortgage approvals. Starting January 1st, 2018, … Read More