
Ontario Real Estate
Ontario Real Estate Market Update: January 2021
Sales this January started 2021 on a high note, with most major markets in Ontario posting increases compared to the same month last year. As new listings dropped below last year’s numbers and inventory levels hit record lows in many regions, sellers enjoyed watching prices rise!
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Ontario Real EstateGood ’Hoods: Best Toronto Neighbourhoods for Real Estate InvestorsLike many, you might be eyeing Toronto’s hot housing market wondering if now is the time to make your entry with an investment property. But what and where in these feverish markets should you consider buying? Here’s what we’ve found out.
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BuyingShould You Buy a Home in a Seller’s Market?In the year since the pandemic halted the 2020 spring real estate market, record-breaking sales have pushed prices to soaring heights in many parts of the country, while inventory levels have dwindled. In seller’s markets like these, should you buy a home? Here’s what you need to consider.
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National Real EstateShould You Wait Until Spring to Sell Your Home? How the Pandemic is Affecting the Winter MarketsMany Canadian homeowners wonder if they should wait until spring to list their homes, but this winter has been a season like no other. With strong selling conditions in many of the country’s major markets, the question isn’t should you wait until spring to sell, it’s why wait?
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Ontario Real EstateToronto’s Urban Exodus: Where GTA Home Buyers are GoingSince the pandemic began, the work-from-home phenomenon has made commute times in and out of the city less of a concern for home buyers. As a result, Torontonians are flocking to find affordable housing in more rural parts of the province – here’s where they’re going.
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Ontario Real EstateBuying an Investment Property: 5 of Canada’s Top Cities for RentalsThere are a lot of reasons why a rental property can be profitable, but if you’re thinking of making this type of investment, it’s important to look at the local rental market. Like residential real estate, each city or region has a rental market which can be measured with key metrics.
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At PurplebricksHow does selling my home with Purplebricks work?Purplebricks makes selling your home simple – get a full-service real estate experience, for thousands less. Here's how it works!
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National Real EstateShould You Sell Your Home During the Second Wave of COVID-19?The outbreak of COVID-19 early this spring dealt some staggering blows to Canadian real estate; with declarations of states of emergency and the implementations of lockdown procedures, the industry all but stopped in its tracks. In view of the second wave, what should home sellers expect?
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SellingA Home Seller’s Glossary of Real Estate TermsIf you’re planning to sell a home, it’s wise to brush up on the terminology before you start the process – after all, real estate is an industry that doesn’t allow for misunderstandings! We’ve compiled some of the most important terms for home sellers so you can start your sale with confidence.
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At PurplebricksHow can Purplebricks charge so little?We are proud of our business model because it allows Canadians to sell their homes for a low, fixed fee, while savings thousands in commission. Purplebricks saved home sellers an average of $13,500 in commission in 2019*, all while providing a full service, real estate experience.