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GTA Real Estate Snapshot: Daily Hot Topics!Uncover Your Real Estate Journey: Reports & Hot New Listings Await!"GTA Real Estate Snapshot: Daily Hot Topics" is your daily window into the most sizzling discussions and vital subjects in the Greater Toronto Area real estate market. Every day, we provide you with a snapshot of the latest trends, news, and market updates, delivered directly to your inbox. Whether you're a potential buyer, seller, investor, or a real estate enthusiast, our daily hot topics cover a wide spectrum of discussions, from market shifts and investment opportunities to expert insights and emerging trends. Stay at the forefront of GTA real estate with "GTA Real Estate Snapshot: Daily Hot Topics" as your trusted source for staying informed and engaged in the dynamic market. Being financially prepared to buy a home in Toronto, one of Canada's most expensive real estate markets, is crucial. Here are steps to help ensure your financial readiness: Assess Your Financial Situation: Calculate your current income, expenses, and existing debts. Check your credit score and credit report to identify and address any issues. Determine your financial goals and how homeownership fits into your long-term plans.
Create a Realistic Budget: Establish a budget that accounts for all your monthly expenses, including potential mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, utilities, and maintenance. Make sure you can comfortably afford these costs without sacrificing other financial priorities.
Save for a Down Payment: Save for a down payment, which is typically a percentage of the property's purchase price. In Canada, a minimum of 5% of the purchase price is required for a high-ratio mortgage, but a larger down payment can lower your mortgage insurance costs. Consider setting up a separate savings account dedicated to your down payment fund.
Understand Additional Costs: Be aware of one-time closing costs, which include legal fees, land transfer taxes, home inspections, and moving expenses. These can add up to several thousand dollars.
Manage Your Debt: Pay down high-interest debt, such as credit cards and personal loans, as high debt levels can affect your mortgage eligibility and affordability. Avoid taking on new debt before applying for a mortgage.
Improve Your Credit Score: Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage: Consider getting pre-approved for a mortgage from a lender. This process helps determine how much you can afford and provides you with a budget for your home search. Shop around for mortgage rates and terms to find the best deal.
Emergency Fund: Maintain an emergency fund to cover unexpected expenses, including home repairs, medical bills, or job loss. This fund should be separate from your down payment savings.
Explore Homebuyer Assistance Programs: Work with a Financial Advisor: Homeownership Education: Plan for the Long Term: Ensure your financial readiness extends beyond the initial purchase. Consider ongoing homeownership costs such as property taxes, insurance, maintenance, and potential future upgrades or renovations.
Seek Professional Guidance:
Remember that homeownership is a long-term commitment, and being financially prepared involves careful planning and discipline. Assess your readiness, set achievable financial goals, and take steps to build a solid financial foundation to make your homebuying journey in Toronto a successful one.
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Navigating Canada's real estate market can be daunting for new immigrants, especially amid an affordable housing crisis. Personal finance columnist Christopher Liew outlines the documentation newcomers will need to rent or purchase a home in Canada, and some key expenses to budget for.
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Think you’re ready to buy a house? Don’t fall victim to these rookie mistakes.
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The GTA new home market saw a loss of momentum this summer, amid soaring lending rates and low inventories, making it the second-lowest August for ...
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Now that we’re over a year removed from the pandemic’s real estate boom, experts at Re/Max are seeing Ontario’s cottage country return to a more normal sales cycle. “We started to see that, early on in the year, it was pretty slow for the winter months and then we had good activity in the spring,”
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Across all deposit sizes, the average five-year fixed-rate homeowner mortgage is 6.03 per cent, edging down from 6.04 per cent on Tuesday
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Discover the untapped potential and surprising benefits of embracing foreign investment in Canada's housing market. Find out why it's a game-changer!
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Most Canadian resale real estate markets are expected to soften this fall until the end of the year — except Calgary, a new report is forecasting. Re/Max Canada released its new 2023 Fall Housing Market Outlook Report showing that sales and average prices will largely decline year over year in many parts of the country, including Vancouver, Ottawa and Kelowna. “We’re certainly going to be off pace from last year,” says Chris Alexander, president...
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After placing first on the UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index last year, Toronto has fallen down the ranks in 2023 to claim its spot as the sevent...
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“Demand is high, but few buyers can afford Toronto real estate. Those who can buy are buying quickly, and paying above the seller’s asking price.”
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Altus Group Report Reveals Challenging Month for Toronto's Housing Sector Toronto - BUSINESS - The Greater Toronto Area's (GTA) new home market encountered a sluggish August, marked by a notable decline in sales, according to a recent report released by the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD). As interest rates took an upward turn,
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Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon announced the exact numbers for net new units in the 10 municipalities on Tuesday, months after the province first said those communities would be targeted as part of the government's push for additional housing supply.
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Back in 2014, we featured 325 Perth Ave. as the house of the week, boasting how great of a catch it was with its open concept layout, basement apar...
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Equifax fraud expert on the value of industry and cross-industry teamwork in protecting consumers
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17 new units were built in 2022, falling short of the annual objective.
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Mississauga house of the week.
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CEO explains how immigration, red tape, and slow construction make for opportunities in Canada's rental market
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She’s so disheartened she’s planning to not just move out of the Okanagan, but out of the country.
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Misconceptions around evictions, landlords entering the space and deposits are common.
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Yet many think we're about to enter a recession or are in one already, survey says
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Canadian real estate agents may be in for a significant change to their paycheque. Two years ago, a class action was launched alleging real estate sale commissions are price-fixed in Greater Toronto. This week, industry defendants had their attempts to dismiss the case come to an end. A federal judge just determined the class action […]
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OTTAWA - The building used to feature endless cubicles, long hallways and fluorescent lighting. Now, the same ...
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As housing costs skyrocket across Canada, some communities fear gentrification will price them out of the neighbourhoods they love, and leave them with nowhere to go.
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Preparing to purchase your first condo in Toronto can be an incredibly stressful experience (to say the very least), given all the uncertainties th...
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When buying a home in the Toronto real estate market, the land transfer tax is a hefty levy you must budget for.
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