by Liz Dominguez | Jan 10, 2019 | Exclusive Canada, Exclusive Canada - Real Estate |
In a recent rental market survey, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) said that the demand for rental housing continues to outpace availability. For those thinking about adding investment properties to their financial portfolios, this is actually good...
by Liz Dominguez | Jan 8, 2019 | Exclusive Canada, Exclusive Canada - Real Estate |
Studies show that buying a home still ranks high on the priority list for Canadians. For many renters, the question eventually becomes not just “should we?” but “when will we?” In the great rent or buy debate, it’s true that there’s...
by Liz Dominguez | Jan 8, 2019 | Exclusive Canada, Exclusive Canada - Real Estate |
There’s a fine art to making a successful offer on a home. A good real estate agent who knows your market will be the most important resource in guiding you through the process, but there are some guidelines that apply no matter where or when you’re...
by Liz Dominguez | Jan 8, 2019 | Exclusive Canada, Exclusive Canada - Real Estate |
In Canada, having a good credit score is one of the major factors banks take into consideration before deciding whether or not you qualify for a mortgage. So, if buying a home is on the horizon for you, it pays to pay down your debts and boost that credit score....
by Liz Dominguez | Jan 8, 2019 | Exclusive Canada, Exclusive Canada - Real Estate |
If you’re house hunting, you might find yourself shopping for a condo or a home on the smaller side. In some Canadian cities, this strategy might be necessary to stay in your price range, or it might just be a reflection of the “tiny home” trend that...
by Liz Dominguez | Jan 8, 2019 | Exclusive Canada, Exclusive Canada - Real Estate |
If you follow Canadian real estate, you might have heard that some cities have—or plan to implement—something called an Empty Homes Tax. Essentially, the tax was created to prevent people from purchasing properties and leaving them vacant for months at a time, which...