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Ontario Fair Housing Laws: An Overview
Do you know about Ontario's fair housing laws? Hey landlords, this one's for you! Think of the fair housing laws as a set of rules to make sure everyone gets a fair chance when looking for housing. It means no one is left out or treated badly because of who ...
Continue ReadingOpen House Questions Some Buyers Forget to Ask
An Open House is an event. And, like many events, it’s easy to get caught up in all the excitement and energy. In fact, when you visit an Open House, you might even end up rubbing elbows with other buyers who are there at the same time. It can feel ...
Continue ReadingWhat Every Homeowner Needs to Know About Toronto’s Vacant Home Tax
All homeowners will need to declare the status of their property as part of an effort to crack down on real estate investors and improve housing Letting a home sit empty in the middle of a housing crisis will cost you, with the introduction of Toronto’s vacant home tax back on ...
Continue ReadingFlipping a House? Your Gain Could be Fully Taxable Under This Rule
Don't forget, a residential property flipping rule applies to flipped residential property dispositions that occur after January 1, 2023. The rule deems profits from a “flipped residential property” as business income, targeting individuals that misclassify these profits as a capital gain to avoid taxes. It’s important to understand this rule as ...
Continue ReadingWhat Do You Need to Know Before Buying Multi-Family Real Estate?
Buying a multi-unit, meaning a building with five or more units, can be a great opportunity for investing in real estate. But before diving in, it’s important to know everything that’s involved with such a purchase, and the requirements that come with it. Here’s my advice if you’re interested in ...
Continue ReadingResidential Rent Increase for 2026
Rules for rent increase In most cases, the rent for a residential unit can be increased 12 months after either: the last rent increase the date the tenancy begins The landlord must give a tenant written notice of a rent increase at least 90 days before it takes effect. The proper forms for this notice are available from ...
Continue ReadingProtecting your Home Gadgets from Hacking
Imagine your coffee maker switching on by itself, staying on for hours, overheating and becoming a fire hazard. That’s not science fiction. As more and more appliances incorporate Wi-Fi, the opportunities for hackers to play havoc with your home gadgets increase. How do you prevent that from happening? Here are some ...
Continue ReadingWhy the Next Few Months are the Best Time to Put Homes on Sale
Timing is a crucial consideration when selling a home. A recent market study indicated it is ideal to put properties on sale during the months of February, March, and April. While the weather is not ideal during February, the month allows home sellers to gain exposure before the spring rush. The normally ...
Continue ReadingThe Seller Representation/Listing Agreement
Congrats, homeowner! You’re ready to sell your house, and you’ve picked a real estate agent you trust to get the job done. That’s a big step toward your end goal. But before you can put your home on the market and show it off to the world, you need to ...
Continue ReadingStart the Home Selling Process this Month
If you’re thinking about selling in the spring, don’t wait until the new year to start planning. In fact, you’ll save yourself a lot of work and get ahead of the game if you start planning now. What’s that old saying? The early bird gets the worm! In this case, by ...
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