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Your Daily Briefing: Greater Toronto Real Estate!"Navigate the Market like a pro with our
FREE Reports and handpicked Hot Listings!"Welcome to "Your Daily Briefing: Greater Toronto Real Estate!" Our daily newsletter is your essential source for a concise and comprehensive briefing on the Greater Toronto real estate market. We understand that your time is valuable, so we deliver a curated selection of the most important news, trends, and insights straight to your inbox. Whether you're a buyer, seller, investor, or industry professional, our briefing covers a wide range of topics, including market updates, new listings, financing options, and expert opinions. Stay informed and make informed decisions with our daily briefing. Subscribe now to "Your Daily Briefing: Greater Toronto Real Estate" and start your day with a comprehensive overview of the market. Determining if you're financially ready to transition from renting to owning a home in Toronto requires a comprehensive assessment of your financial situation. Here are some key factors to consider: Down Payment: Evaluate your ability to afford a down payment. In Canada, a minimum down payment of 5% is required for homes with a purchase price of up to $500,000. For homes with a purchase price between $500,000 and $1 million, the down payment is 5% on the first $500,000 and 10% on the remaining amount. For homes with a purchase price over $1 million, a 20% down payment is required. Assess your savings and determine if you have enough for a down payment and related costs, such as land transfer taxes and legal fees. Monthly Budget: Create a detailed monthly budget that considers all your income sources and expenses, including rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, insurance, entertainment, and savings. Determine how much you can comfortably allocate toward future mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, and ongoing homeownership costs. Debt-to-Income Ratio: Calculate your debt-to-income ratio, which is the percentage of your gross monthly income that goes toward debt payments. Lenders use this ratio to assess your ability to manage additional debt, such as a mortgage. A lower debt-to-income ratio is generally more favorable for mortgage qualification. Credit Score: Check your credit score, as it plays a crucial role in mortgage approval and the interest rate you may receive. A higher credit score improves your chances of qualifying for a mortgage with more favorable terms. If your credit score needs improvement, take steps to build or repair it before applying for a mortgage. Mortgage Pre-Approval: Get pre-approved for a mortgage from a lender. Mortgage pre-approval provides an estimate of the loan amount you qualify for based on your financial information and credit history. It helps you set a realistic budget and shows sellers that you are a serious buyer. Emergency Fund: Assess the strength of your emergency fund. Owning a home comes with additional responsibilities, such as maintenance and unexpected repairs. Ensure you have an emergency fund to cover these costs without compromising your daily finances. Job Stability: Consider your job stability and future income prospects. Owning a home is a long-term commitment, and having a stable job or a secure income source enhances your ability to meet mortgage obligations. Long-Term Goals: Evaluate how owning a home aligns with your long-term financial goals. Owning a home can be a valuable asset and provide long-term stability, but it's essential to consider how it fits into your overall financial plan. Homeownership Costs: Understand the full costs of homeownership, including property taxes, insurance, maintenance, utilities, and potential condominium or homeowners' association fees. Budgeting for these costs is crucial to avoid financial strain. Market Research: Research the real estate market in Toronto to understand property prices, trends, and potential future appreciation. Analyze your desired neighborhood and consider factors like proximity to amenities, transportation, and schools.
Before making the transition from renting to owning, it's advisable to work with a qualified financial advisor and a reputable mortgage professional. They can help you assess your financial readiness, provide personalized guidance, and ensure that you are well-prepared for the responsibilities and benefits of homeownership in Toronto.
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A Canadian family offering to pay rent for the next two years in advance can't find a place to live in a suburb north of Toronto. Adrian Ghobrial reports on the rental housing crisis that has demand soaring and prices skyrocketing.
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Canadians who needed to upsize their home took advantage of the pause in interest rate hikes earlier this year, driving up sales activity in most markets, Re/Max says.
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A positive approach and proactive strategies led to the purchase of a dream home for one realtor's clients (plus — an easy deal for him)
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Flexible deposit structures, lower prices combine to entice the first-time home buyer The GTA new condo market is showing signs of renewed life as evidenced by the rapid sales pace of select projects. “When we originally launched back in March, we thought we’d only sell the first tower,” says Lee Koutsaris, vice president of sales, marketing and design at Metropia of the three-tower Union City development located in Markham. But after the first...
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A glimpse into Toronto's luxury real estate market. 💸
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Canada’s real estate industry is lowering expectations for the market going forward. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) revised its home sales forecast lower for the remainder of the year. They also see 2024 being slower than previously anticipated, as demand slows without central bank stimulus. Canada’s Real Estate Industry Revises 2023 Sales Lower Expectations […]
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Analysis from Zoocasa reveals a correlation between population growth and home prices; in 2022, record-breaking immigration coincided with...
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We were fully ready to sell our house last June when the Federal Reserve raised interest rates. We had to rethink our strategies for selling.
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Vendor take-back mortgages, a financing option popular in the past, are making a comeback, and realtors should pay attention.
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The average rent price in Canada hit a record $2,042 in June, according to the latest data from website Rentals.ca.
The continued rise in rent costs throughout the country is being blamed on rising interest rates and an influx of immigrants that ...
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Hundreds of tenants from two west-end properties hit the streets of Toronto on Saturday to protest unfair rent prices.
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A new report has found that Toronto luxury home sales have dropped by 32 per cent in 2023 compared to the same period in 2022.
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Buyers re-emerged last spring as the Bank of Canada's pause on overnight rate hikes brought greater stability to the Toronto housing market.
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From Toronto to Kelowna to Montreal, check out some of the average house prices across Canada in summer 2023.
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Sotheby's reports that performance is diverging across major markets
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A new report on the cost of renting in Canada paints a bleak picture of affordability in most cities in the country, including Toronto, where two full-time minimum-wage workers do not earn enough to reasonably afford a one-bedroom apartment.
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Advocates say rent contol helps offer tenants predictability and prevents excessive price hikes from year to year. But others say it can restrain new housing development in a market that’s already desperately short on units.
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Minimum wage workers are increasingly unable to make ends meet in Canada's rental markets, a new report shows, a struggle only made worse by pressure from higher interest rates.
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A new report outlining the cost of renting in cities across Canada shows that nowhere in Ontario can someone making minimum wage reasonably afford a one-bedroom apartment.
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According to the latest rent report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation, the average monthly rent in Sask. went up to $1,097 in June. In Canada, the average monthly rent cost is $2,042.
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A new study shows that rental costs across Canada are drastically higher than minimum wage salaries.
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Think tank says a Guelph resident would have to make $25.77 an hour to afford a one bedroom rental
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New report paints worsening picture on housing affordability for those toiling with low wages
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In order to afford a two-bedroom apartment in Toronto you’ll need to make more than twice the minimum wage, according to a new report.
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Somewhere to live and rent in Orangeville can be tough to find...and expensive. Sandra Pratt joined the FM101 ...
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Market research firm Urbanation finds a nearly 32 per cent rise in rent for condominiums over the last two years. “It’s alarming as this growth is occurring off of record highs from a year ago,” said company president Shaun Hildebrand.
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