Is your basement damp? Is the foundation leaking?
STOP watering your foundation! A leaky foundation and wet basement are certainly things to be concerned about. After Monsoon Monday back in July 2013, many Toronto homeowners now understood what a...
View ArticleInterim Occupancy Costs. Profit Killer for Condo Investors
Learn as much as you can about Interim Occupancy before you sign on the dotted line. If you’re flipping a condo for profit, it could be the single most costly expense an investor will face. Four...
View ArticleUFFI – should I be concerned?
UFFI stands for UREA – Formaldehyde Foam Insulation. In a recent transaction, I had buyers looking to purchase a home that had UFFI many years ago but it had been removed. For many agents and buyers,...
View ArticleLe Select Bistro
Le Select Bistro In the eighties, Le Select Bistro was my favourite place to hang out. I had friends who worked there and after I finished work, I would head over and wait for them to finish their...
View ArticleRIVERSIDE – one of Toronto’s Great Neighbourhoods
RIVERSIDE – one of Toronto’s Great Neighbourhoods Part 1 – Coffee Culture on “Main Street” in Riverside If Riverside, is one of the great neighbourhoods in Toronto, well what makes it great? Answer #1:...
View ArticleSo you think you can make an offer to purchase…..?
You tell me that you’re ready to buy a house. You tell me that you’re ready to buy a condo. Does that mean you’re ready to make an offer to purchase? If you are, let’s get started. It may sounds […]...
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Buyers’ remorse
What is Buyer’s Remorse? Buyer’s remorse is the sense of regret after having made a purchase. It is frequently associated with the purchase of an expensive item such as a car or house. It may stem...
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Insurance for your home
Insurance policies you will need on the road to home ownership. Three types of insurance policies are crucial to preserving your investment. A policy for replacement costs Title insurance “Tragedy”...
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CMHC Premiums: Another government scam
CMHC premiums are a scam! Last week, the CMHC (also known as the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation) announced that they will be raising premiums for the “insurance” you’ll need to pay if you...
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Does Rob Ford own your home?
Whether you live in a house or a condo, let’s ask ourselves this question: who owns it? On paper, you do! You saved up a down payment which got you into the market. You made an offer, it was accepted...
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