Toronto Realty Blog

AUGUST 12, 2022

A gentleman on the line said, “I’d like to sell my condo and I’d like you to be the one to do it,” so naturally, my interest was piqued and I got out my pen. I said, “Where’s your condo?” “When did you purchase the assignment? “When did you purchase the assignment?”

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2023

In late June, Susan Gregory received an estimate for a new homeowner’s insurance policy on her 120-year-old St. Augustine, Florida property, after her previous insurer, United Property and Casualty, went insolvent earlier in the year. “I thought this was my forever home,” Gregory told First Coast News , which first reported the story.

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Realty Biz

MAY 30, 2022

Ask Brian is a weekly column by Real Estate Expert Brian Kline. If you have questions on real estate investing, DIY, home buying/selling, or other housing inquiries please email your questions to askbrian@realtybiznews.com. So, your decision is to either rent or buy another home. Answer: Hi William.

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Toronto Realty Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

The note for the 2017 sale was longer and a bit mushier, as I disclosed that I had proposed to my wife in the condo, and that we brought our first child home to the condo, and that we wished the new buyers all the love and happiness in the world as they created new memories and experiences of their own in the condo.

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

HOA or homeowners association fees are important financial considerations for condo owners. You will be educated on the coverage of condo HOA fees, factors influencing their amount, how to manage these fees, and common questions surrounding them. Let's delve into the details of what a condo HOA fee covers.

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Realty Biz

AUGUST 25, 2023

Can You Deduct Condo Fees From Your Taxes? Buyers should ask many questions when buying a condo. Real estate agents are often asked, "Are condo fees tax deductible." Homeowners often wonder about the potential tax benefits of their condo fees and HOA dues. How Do I Deduct Condo Fees?

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Realty Biz

MARCH 15, 2023

With changes in the housing market, you might question whether it is a good time to buy a house. But a better question to ask is whether now is the right time in your life to buy a house. Understanding how to buy a house and the steps in the process is also essential before making such a significant commitment.

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Realtor.com

MAY 26, 2021

That’s why getting quality, reliable homeowners insurance is about so much more than checking an item off the to-do list when you’re buying a home. What should I consider when choosing insurance? The claims process focuses on delivering the protection your policy promises when you need it. I’m a first-time home buyer.

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Toronto Realty Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

And if we wanted to take that a step further, we might conclude that there’s a “new normal” when it comes to fees. As I showed you on Monday, I wrote blogs about this way back when. As I showed you on Monday, I wrote blogs about this way back when. for a condo measuring 854 square feet. per square foot.

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Afford Anything

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Sharon owns two condos that are worth $1.4M Jury and her partner are torn between two options: buying a condo, which would allow them to live off of one salary and invest the other, or buy a more expensive house – a much more attractive lifestyle option. I answer these questions in today’s episode.

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Toronto Realty Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Last week, I took a buyer client to see two condo townhouses for sale in the same complex. The first condo was listed at $799,900 with an “offer date.” ” The second condo was listed at $1,110,000 with “offers any time.” ” My client much preferred the second condo, as did I. .”

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Toronto Realty Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Feel free to propose other suggestions for today’s title, because trust me when I say that I had considered a few. But one thing we don’t discuss all that often is the intersection between the process of leasing a condo in Toronto in 2022 and the human rights that apply. TorontoRealtyBlog. Screening them. They are right.

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McKissock

JANUARY 18, 2022

Buying a house, an apartment, or a condo can feel like a daunting task, especially for first-time homebuyers. The following are some guidelines about how to help first-time homebuyers have a positive experience when purchasing their first home. Answer Questions. Honesty Counts. How far will their budget truly go?

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Toronto Realty Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The answer to this question might also depend on your age and/or your level of cynicism. You’ve probably heard this one before: ask a child and an adult, “ How do you get an elephant inside a refrigerator ?” ” I asked how long the property had been listed, and he said, “It came out this morning.

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Toronto Realty Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Many of you have seen my now-infamous video of comparing pre-construction condo sales to buying pre-sale jeans. We don’t buy jeans like this. So why do people buy condos like this? When I tell this agent, “We’re only selling one locker,” his head explodes. Brains everywhere.

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RIS Media

MAY 13, 2021

Personalize when communicating with past and present clients. Ask if they have any questions and ask for a referral. You can optimize your personal websites by writing valuable content regarding the buying and selling process. Partner with local businesses and set-up a home-buying seminar. Develop a Niche.

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Redfin

MAY 26, 2022

But can you actually buy an apartment? In this article, we’ll dig into what your options are if you’re looking to buy an apartment, what you should consider before doing so, and if purchasing an apartment is actually a good idea. Can you buy an apartment? The short answer is no; you can’t buy your average apartment.

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Toronto Realty Blog

JULY 21, 2021

“ My parents have a condo in Florida, ” said my first girlfriend, circa 2002. But I asked the natural question that just about anybody in my position would ask: “ Where in Florida?” They didn’t own a condo. April 17, 2008: “Time To Buy A TIME-SHARE!” This made sense.

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Toronto Realty Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

But then last week, I saw this article in the Toronto Star: “Investors Now Own More Than 50% Of Toronto’s New Condos – And Experts Say They’re Driving Up Housing Prices For Everyone” The Toronto Star December 2nd, 2023 (sigh) I couldn’t leave this topic unexplored. What fun would that be? Yes, blame.

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Realty Biz

APRIL 8, 2022

After the dust settled, federal investigators pulled together evidence showing the 12-story, 136-unit oceanfront condo building had substantial concrete structural damage to its pool deck area that was long overdue for repairs. New Fannie And Freddie Rules On Condo Building Infrastructure. However, it has HOAs running very scared.

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Toronto Realty Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2023

He asked about the closing date, the rental items, and the inspection. But really he was just buying time to ask about the price. It’s sort of like, as my father explained, how you bought booze in the 1960’s when you were 18-years-old. TorontoRealtyBlog Happy Friday, folks! But can you blame them?

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Realty Biz

JUNE 7, 2022

Ask Brian is a weekly column by Real Estate Expert Brian Kline. If you have questions on real estate investing, DIY, home buying/selling, or other housing inquiries please email your questions to askbrian@realtybiznews.com. Question from Lynda in IL: Hi Brian, I don’t really have a question.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 13, 2024

If you're considering buying a home in Maryland in 2024, you’ll want to go in fully prepared for the state's competitive real estate landscape. It also allows you to move quickly with an offer when you find the perfect home. It also allows you to move quickly with an offer when you find the perfect home.

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Buying or selling a home isn't easy, with potential problems before you close. One of the most common questions from first time home buyers is how much does a home inspection cost. Inspecting a tiny home or small condo is going to be much less than a 4000 square foot luxury home. Is a Home Inspection Needed? Others do not.

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Broke Agent Media

MAY 10, 2023

For example, “ The Ultimate Toronto Condo Buyers Guide (2023) ” is a title that consumers who are thinking about buying will search for and watch. If you are sharing local neighborhood information , include destinations and frequently asked questions as part of your title. Here’s the key: consistency is everything.

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Toronto Realty Blog

APRIL 1, 2024

But so many Canadians don’t realize that when the government puts a dollar into your right pocket, it’s only after they took a dollar from the pocket on your left. I want to try not to make this blog post political since it’s supposed to be about the newly-announced Renters Bill of Rights. ” Yes. We did that.

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Toronto Realty Blog

MARCH 4, 2022

Oh, wait, I haven’t even told you the question yet… Remember back in high school or university when you wrote multiple-choice tests, there was always that one kid who put up his hand and asked, “Sir, is there any penalty for guessing ? TorontoRealtyBlog. Here are your options: a) Buyer agents.

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Toronto Realty Blog

MARCH 25, 2024

Except when it came to choosing the “feature photo,” since there aren’t as many interesting, high-quality photos of minds or people thinking. If you want to get metaphorical, don’t listing agents “mask” the real price of a house or condo for sale when they under-price the property and set an offer date?

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Realty Biz

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Ask Brian is a weekly column by Real Estate Expert Brian Kline. If you have questions on real estate investing, DIY, home buying/selling, or other housing inquiries please email your questions to askbrian@realtybiznews.com. I agreed to that but now I’m concerned because the mortgage is still in my name.

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Toronto Realty Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The neighbourhood genius who’s looking for a “distressed property” or wants to buy a “foreclosure,” maybe at “auction,” or maybe through “power of sale.” People used to call me and say, “Hello, I’d like to buy distressed properties at auction.”

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Toronto Realty Blog

JANUARY 27, 2023

When the market is hot, fewer properties are sold conditionally, but some still are. An agent in my brokerage asked this last week. An agent in my brokerage asked this last week. ” she asked. Why potentially , you ask? But what the heck is SCE? “Is that a typo?”

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Once you’ve made the decision to sell your house, you likely have two main goals: to complete the sale as quickly as possible and to hit that magic number when it comes to price. In this guide, you’ll find the answers to all of these questions and more. One way to expedite the process is to sell a house via auction. Get Estimate.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

JULY 19, 2020

If you’d like to enjoy that blissed-out state of mind more than just two weeks a year, you may be thinking about buying a vacation home. You can also enjoy more getaways throughout the year at times that are most convenient for you as opposed to when it works best for your landlord. Any time you buy property, it’s a big investment.

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Real Trends

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

a client asked Denis Smykalov, broker/owner of Wolsen Real Estate in Miami. Back then, I tried to do a crypto transaction, but when I approached the seller and asked if they would accept crypto, they said, ‘No.’ He was using DocuSign while colleagues were still asking to fax documents.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Lots of people ask real estate agents how an HOA works and what purpose does it serve. Once they understand the purpose of a homeowners association they ask what the HOA fees cover. An HOA is a group or organization in a neighborhood that makes and enforces rules and regulations for homes or condos for the benefit of its owners.

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Louisville Homes

JULY 23, 2022

Today we’re going to look at the best way to buy a vacation rental property. Now, one good way to get started is to buy a vacation rental property. Like buying any other type of real estate asset for investment purposes, there are things that you need to take into account when investing in vacation rental properties.

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Afford Anything

MAY 11, 2021

Casey is in the market for a second rental property and wants to know: would we recommend purchasing a rental in a complex where she already owns a condo? My friend and former financial planner, Joe Saul-Sehy, joins me to answer these questions on today’s show. I want to be prepared when that happens. What should she do?

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