by Seun Adeyemi | Oct 12, 2016 | Mortgage, Real Estate
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, the big news from the real estate market last week were the new mortgage rule. News outlets from BNN to CBC mentioned how the new rules make it tougher for first-time homebuyers, especially in high-priced cities like Toronto and...
by Seun Adeyemi | Oct 4, 2016 | Financial Planning, Mortgage, Real Estate
Are you in the market for a house in the GTA? Chances are you’ve considered a fixer upper. A fixer upper can be a great way to afford a home in your dream neighbourhood – when it’s done right. Before undertaking renovations, it’s important to do your homework. That...
by Seun Adeyemi | Sep 28, 2016 | Mortgage, Real Estate
News flash: it’s expensive to buy a home in Toronto. The average price of a detached house is over $1.2 million. The lack of supply of detached houses means there’s upward pressure on the price of condos, too. Housing affordability is so much of a hot-button issue...
by Seun Adeyemi | Sep 12, 2016 | Mortgage, Real Estate
Are you looking to buy a home? Saving up for a down payment is tough enough in pricey real estate markets like Toronto and Vancouver, but if you’re already a homeowner and you’re buying and selling, you face a whole host of new challenges. Homeowners looking to move...