Buying your next home is one of life’s most exciting highlights. It could also be the biggest financial decision you can make. Because of better … Continued
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If you own rental property, getting a professional real estate manager is a great method of ensuring it runs smoothly and for optimizing returns on … Continued
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Today, commercial real estate is at an all-time high – not exactly my words, but billionaire Sam Zell’s in an interview with Foxx Business. Let’s … Continued
One of the issues that you are likely to face as a landlord is tenants breaking their leases. A tenant can simply walk away because … Continued
You have just broken a lease, probably because your tenant violated its terms or the law. For example, they may have paid the rent late … Continued
You want to inspect a house or carry out some repairs, but the tenant is not giving access. This is a situation that replays on … Continued
We get asked this a lot: “A tenant is subletting my property, what should I do?” Maybe you’ve noticed strangers in your building or received … Continued
As most of us can admit, Toronto’s weather is no longer the same. Serious changes have happened in recent years, like increased rainfall, a situation … Continued
You probably own one or several rental properties in Canada or rent out a few rooms in your home. At the end of the month, … Continued
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Ever wondered what Toronto’s real estate market is like? As most realtors will tell you, volatility is the necessary evil investors have to endure. Soaring … Continued
Updated October 2018 The investment market can often seem like a fickle playmate. On some days, the potential for profit is easy to see. On … Continued
What is a Cap Rate? When it comes to real estate buying and selling, terms such as cap rate and return on investment (ROI) tend … Continued
Has the thought of investing in commercial real estate crossed your mind or are you busy trying to figure out how this side of real … Continued
Are you ready to move forward investing in commercial real estate property in Toronto but need guidance to find the best property that meets your criteria? … Continued
Of the many things you’ll have to pay extra attention to as a real estate owner, agent, or investor, the terms of your arrangement with … Continued
Breaking the lease means that your tenant wants to leave your rental unit before the tenancy agreement expires. For example, if a renter signed a … Continued
If you plan to invest or acquire properties and be a landlord or you already did and would want solid advice on how to navigate … Continued
When asked how often one should check up on their property, some landlords say “anytime I want. The property belongs to me after all”. Ever … Continued
Of the many complex and confusing things you’ll have to deal with as a landlord is determining when to raise the rent. While you don’t … Continued
If you can buy, why rent? That’s a question a good number of people grapple with where real estate is concerned. Maybe your reasons for … Continued
Of the few tricky situations you’ll encounter as a first-time landlord, investor, partner in the ownership of a rental property(s) or a corporation holding the … Continued
Like all occupations, there are responsibilities you have as a landlord. Of course, there’s the part where you collect rent from your tenants, answer calls … Continued
Picture this situation: You rent out your property, a tenant moves in, you enter into a tenancy agreement, probably a fixed term tenancy, but thehow … Continued
It’s unfortunate, but part of the business of being a landlord is dealing with tenant problems. From unpaid rent to messy homes, there’s a lot … Continued
Dealing with squatters is something that not every landlord has to go through; however, it can be a difficult and complicated time for many. When … Continued
When you decide that it’s time to hire someone to manage your property, you’ll quickly discover that there are fees and intricacies that you should … Continued
As housing prices continue to skyrocket in many bustling areas of Canada, some local legislators are attempting to find ways to use well-placed laws to … Continued
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In 2017, Yale Global and the MacMillan Center posted an article that showed the level of homelessness worldwide. They stated that approximately 2% of the … Continued
Traditional or Smart Home Amenities – Who Wins The Toronto Rental Market? CityNews releases a report on February 9th, 2018 stating that the percentage of … Continued
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Indoor air quality is a major issue today. Many people do not realize how bad the air quality within their home is. Over time, … Continued
As an investor, you have a lot of goals for your properties. From long-term leases to regularly rotating rental suites, there’s a lot to manage. … Continued
Why use Drones for Real Estate and Property Management In every aspect of business, technology has opened new opportunities for enhancement. The real estate and … Continued
Dealing with your feelings and loss after the death of a loved one can be very exhausting; figuring out what to do about the property … Continued
Did you hear the news? Toronto City Council recently approved plans to amend by-laws that will make it easier to build laneway houses in Toronto! … Continued
From the TREB Report: The Advantages and Disadvantages of the 2017 Market for Toronto Residential Real Estate Investors 2017 was a booming year in the … Continued
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Let’s talk about retrofitting investment properties. Making existing buildings more sustainable and energy efficient is the socially responsible thing to do for the environment, of … Continued
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Immigrating to Canada? Canada has a lot of great things going for it. It’s a place that prides itself on it’s multiculturalism and diversity, indeed … Continued
Bill 124, The Rental Fairness Act In the late spring of this year, with the passing of Bill 124, the Residential Tenancies Act was revised … Continued
The fall is a good time of year to give your income property a very thorough once-over and do some winter maintenance. Winter-proofing your home … Continued
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