One of the most perplexing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic has been its impact on the Canadian housing market. Generally the rule of thumb has been that crises cause a near universal drop in housing prices, typically caused by people being unwilling (or unable) to make major purchases when times are so uncertain. However, since […]
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In the latest post from Jon Maloney, he discusses the impending real estate market crash and what it will mean for real estate investors and really everyone who has an interest in Canadian real estate in Q4 of 2020.
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HighGate CEO Jon Maloney offers tips on how to purchase the best Toronto rental property that will help you attract the very best tenants and result in long term success as a landlord. For more tips and advice on how to be a successful Toronto landlord and make great real estate investments, subscribe to HighGate
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In our second video blog, HighGate CEO Jonathan Maloney discusses how Toronto landlords can choose the best tenants for their rental property, allowing you to mitigate the many risks that come with renting to a bad tenant. Finding the best tenants for your property is all about trusting your gut, detecting subtle red flags, using
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There are many challenges that first-time landlords have to overcome when getting into the rental property market including proper tenant screening, the ins and outs of a lease, property maintenance, and learning how to properly deal with tenants – these challenges will come at different times and each will teach you valuable lessons. One of
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had far reaching implications around the world, forcing entire nations to lock down in order to slow its spread and free up critical resources. Canada hasn’t been spared from the effects of the pandemic, with businesses and industries everywhere being affected by provincial lockdowns and social distancing measures. With so much
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In late April, the Ontario provincial government announced that it had partnered with the federal government to implement measures with the goal of assisting small businesses and landlords throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. More than $240 million is being put towards the Ontario-Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program (OCECRA), providing forgivable loans to commercial property owners
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The federal government recently announced big changes to the mortgage stress test. The stress test was originally put in place back in January 2018, ensuring that borrowers would be able to sufficiently pay for their mortgage in the event that mortgage rates moved higher. The controversial mortgage stress test was criticized for being too harsh
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Real estate investments generate steady supplementary income, and can be a very profitable long-term investment if you’re looking to fund your retirement. The last thing you want is to sign onto a long-term investment that just doesn’t have what it takes to give you the return on investment you require. Whether you’re looking to purchase
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The federal government has announced changes to the mortgage stress test for the first time since its introduction in January 2018. The changes will see home buyers around the country have more buying power, benefiting all those looking to purchase a home in the coming months – especially first-time buyers. Here’s what you need to
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