by Liz Dominguez | Jul 5, 2018 | Exclusive Canada, Exclusive Canada - Real Estate |
While prices across most property types have remained relatively flat in 2018, there does seem to be one exception. The price of condos has been on the rise month-over-month in almost every major housing market this year, as buyers shift their focus from...
by Liz Dominguez | Jul 5, 2018 | Exclusive Canada, Exclusive Canada - Real Estate |
It’s a well-documented fact that Canada has some of the highest levels of household debt in the world, thanks in no small part to an excess of mortgage debt. But the country’s debt-to-income ratio finally started to shift downward in the first quarter of 2018, falling...
by Liz Dominguez | Jul 5, 2018 | Exclusive Canada, Exclusive Canada - Real Estate |
It’s been a bumpy year for the Canadian housing market, as sales and prices continue to drop on a year-over-year basis. The current slump is particularly noticeable, given the market’s red hot performance in the spring of 2017. So why have things cooled off? In the...
by Liz Dominguez | Jun 6, 2018 | Exclusive Canada, Exclusive Canada - Real Estate |
Buying a first home is overwhelming, and the down payment can be the most intimidating part. Figuring out exactly how much you’ll need in order to enter the market will help you set a goal to save for, and understand exactly how much you’ll need before you can even...
by Liz Dominguez | Jun 6, 2018 | Exclusive Canada, Exclusive Canada - Real Estate |
It’s not always possible to check off every box on your dream home wish list, especially as a first-time buyer in an expensive market. Unless your budget is unlimited, you’ll need to be flexible and let go of some items you were hoping for if you’re really interested...
by Liz Dominguez | Jun 6, 2018 | Exclusive Canada, Exclusive Canada - Real Estate |
While you’ve probably considered the various ways you can upgrade your home to increase its value, there are some renovations that won’t make a big dent on the overall value of your home when you’re ready to sell it. Here’s a few options that won’t give you the big...