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Tips for Renting Your Toronto Property in a “Hot” Market

  Great news for Toronto real estate investors – the Toronto housing market continues to thrive in its current “hot” state. With a vacancy rate hovering around just one percent over the last year and increasing rental prices, Toronto landlords have the luxury of being able to prosper in the hot market and to shop …

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Mortgage Services for Landlords and Real Estate Investors

We recently had an opportunity to catch up with Todd Spetter, a Toronto area mortgage professional who specializes in assisting residential property owners and first-time buyers. Todd has a lot of insight into the rental property market, and good advice for prospective buyers about interest rates, qualifying for different types of lenders, and the important …

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It’s a Trap! Pitfalls of the new Rental Fairness Act for Toronto Landlords

The Ontario Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) was recently amended by the new Rental Fairness Act to keep landlords from raising rents unfairly. While we’ve discussed the new Rental Fairness Act, it’s important to point out the pitfalls of the new rules, particularly for small landlords which the amendments unfairly target. Here are specific traps that …

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Buying a Condominium as a Rental Property in Toronto and the GTA

Condominiums are the most attractively priced properties in Toronto and the GTA for people looking to take their first steps into the rental property market. But there are special considerations and pitfalls that you need to keep in mind when purchasing a condo as an income-generating property.   Before you buy: Check that you are …

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Home Prices Still Steadily Rising in Toronto

Industry experts are starting to call the problems in the Toronto housing market a “blip” rather than a bursting bubble. While it is true that in some areas, housing prices are going down, overall prices are still up year-over-year in the Toronto area. Flood of listings sellers trying to cash in at “peak” The primary …

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Keeping Your Air Conditioning Running at Your Toronto Rental Property

Summer in Canada is thankfully short for landlords that have to deal with air conditioning systems. Room air conditioners are generally cared for by tenants unless there is a major failure, but central air systems need care and attention to ensure that they are running properly. Following these tips can help you avoid expensive emergency …

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Highgate Cycling Team Member Emily Marcolini Heading to Canada Summer Games

Emily Marcolini has always been active in sports. She started out as a cross-country runner for Cambrian College in Sudbury and raced for Cambrian for a couple of years. Injuries from running made her look around for a different sport, and a friend suggested she try cycling. After a visit to the Sudbury Cycling Club, …

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