Selling Your Home: Taxes
Posted on Jan 30, 2025
Taxes: As the saying goes, they’re the only other thing sure in life other than death. When it comes to selling a home in Canada, the taxes you need to pay vary depending on your citizenship status and the home itself.
How Much Do You Pay in Tax When Selling Your Home?
If you’re a Canadian citizen who resides in Canada and you’re selling your prima...The Waterfront Market in 2025
Posted on Jan 23, 2025
Waterfront homes have been consistently good investments in the Canadian real estate landscape—but will this remain true in 2025? How is Ontario’s cottage market shaping up for the coming year?
The Waterfront Market
Prices in cottage country have been stabilizing since late 2024, with some agents expecting prices to rise again in 2025. As always, p...
Reasons Why Your Home Isn't Selling
Posted on Jan 16, 2025
It can be incredibly frustrating and stressful to have your home sit on the market, especially if you’re on a deadline and need to move sooner rather than later. Some homes may sit on the market for long periods of time—even in a hot seller’s market.
The reasons why a house isn’t selling could range from broader issues such as the economic climate...
What Happens When You Back Out of a Real Estate Deal?
Posted on Jan 09, 2025
Can a buyer or seller back out of a real estate deal in Canada? The answer is...complicated.
When a Buyer Backs Out
Say a buyer purchased a home during a hot housing market. As closing day approaches, they realize they’re out of their budget. Or, the mortgage-lender completes their appraisal and refuses to back the full mortgage amount. This could pu...
What to Look for in a Waterfront Property Inspection
Posted on Dec 19, 2024
Purchasing a waterfront property comes with its own unique set of challenges, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the process. One of the main ways waterfront properties differ from traditional properties is in the inspection. We’ve written about what to look for in a home inspection before, but there are a few additional things you need to look o...
Renovate or Sell As-Is?
Posted on Dec 13, 2024
We often write about home renovations and how they can increase the value of your home, but it’s not always necessary or effective to renovate. How do you know when you should just sell your home as-is?
