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Month: September 2016

Relationship Building 

Relationship Building Can Increase a Landlord’s Success Rate

    There’s tons of material out there to help you conduct the actual business of being a landlord – from rental rate calculators to advice on maintenance and repairs. But being a landlord also requires a certain amount of emotional intelligence and the proper cultivation and maintenance of relationships, both with tenants and everyone …

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When Should You Turn Down a Rental Application for Your Toronto Property?

With the costs of real estate steadily rising in Toronto and the surrounding cities and towns, landlords can afford to be increasingly picky about who they rent to – there are simply more renters on the market right now. But that being said, renting is still a risky business, and you want to make sure …

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Real estate in the Greater Toronto Area 

Look Up, Look Up, Look Waaay Up – August Toronto Real Estate Sales Up 13%

Real estate in the Greater Toronto Area and Toronto continued to appreciate in terms of price and number of units sold in August 2016, according to the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB). The amount of properties sold increased year-over-year by 13%, while the average home price increased to $710,410, a huge 17.7% increase. This is …

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Renovating your Toronto Rental Property

Do’s and Don’ts for Renovating Your Toronto Rental Property

Property Renovation and Maintenance in Toronto How much money do you need to sink into renovations before you rent out a property? Some landlords overspend, some landlords barely do anything – but how do you draw the line on your budget?   Keep your goals in mind You have two purposes for renovation – functional …

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