Real estate prices in Canada continue to rise, and between fluctuating interest rates and pricing differences between markets, it’s increasingly difficult to plan your finances and housing options. But when you’re struggling with the rent vs buy decision, there’s more to consider than your out-of-pocket costs. What’s Cheaper: Rent vs Buy in Canada In most Canadian cities, renting is less expensive than buying. Average rents are currently $1,922 for a 1-bedroom and... [read more]

📍Opportunity Knocks: Why Now’s a Smart Time to Buy in the GTA Let’s be real — the GTA market hasn’t been easy for buyers over the last few years. But 2025? It’s different. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, an investor, or planning your next move-up, opportunity is back on the table — and it’s showing up in more ways than one. 💰 Prices Have Softened — But Won’t Stay Low Forever The average home price in the... [read more]

An Opinion: How Toronto could avoid raising property taxes City pays much more for construction than it needs to by limiting bidding to firms that work with certain trade unions Renze Nauta, Special to Financial Post Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is proposing to hike the city’s property taxes 10 per cent. That is totally unnecessary. The mayor could find most of the revenue she’s after elsewhere. The trouble is, she just hasn’t looked. Toronto city council... [read more]

For most people, their home is their biggest investment—and I get it. It’s not just four walls and a roof, it’s your safe place, your lifestyle, and potentially, your biggest wealth-building tool. The question is: Are you making your home work for you? Let’s talk about home equity—what it is, why it matters, and how to grow it faster so you can use it toward big goals like renovations, upsizing, or even buying that vacation property you’ve... [read more]

Are laneway suites in Toronto a solution to the housing supply crisis? From the length of time it takes to save a down payment, to the housing supply shortage driving up prices, many prospective homebuyers are being priced out of North America’s fourth-largest city. In recent years, many public policymakers, industry professionals and community activists have proposed a series of measures to address housing affordability in this major urban centre. Real estate experts contend... [read more]