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Muddy York: Toronto Real Estate Blog

The Benefits of an Investment Property
Published Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:39:58 +0000

By Kimme Myles Having an income property in your investment portfolio is beneficial for a number of reasons. The most obvious of course is the income generated by the property as an additional cash flow source whether your property is … Continue reading → . . .

Interest Rates: Why the Sky Isn’t Falling
Published Date: Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:46:24 +0000

By David Larock What a roller coaster ride the last two years have been. In the spring of 2009, Canadian house prices fell across the board and transactions slowed as fears of a global economic downturn spread. But then, as … Continue reading → . . .

What To Do When A Home Is Damaged Between Signing And Closing
Published Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:56:01 +0000

By Heather Rose You’ve toured the house one last time before closing, arranged your finances, made moving arrangements and are all ready to close the deal and begin a new chapter of your life in a new home. Normally, home … Continue reading → . . .

Healthy Changes in Riverdale
Published Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:55:27 +0000

By Sandra Pate You may have noticed a quaint old clapboard building recently appear on Broadview Avenue at the intersection of Langley Ave. Built circa 1906, it is the former clubhouse for St. Matthew’s Lawn Bowling Club. Designed by the … Continue reading → . . .

Canadians Focus On Savings After Recession
Published Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2010 22:14:15 +0000

According to financial services industry insiders, Canadians are putting more of their money in savings accounts and less in higher-risk investments. Normally, an increase of three to five percent in the amount of Canadians opening chequing and savings accounts is … Continue reading → . . .

Bike and Car Sharing Becoming A Part of Downtown Toronto Life
Published Date: Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:11:38 +0000

Many downtown home and condominium owners don’t find it convenient to pay to store a car, never mind the cost of the car itself or the insurance. However, several innovative companies that offer car sharing have begun catering to Toronto. … Continue reading → . . .

Toronto Condominiums: Low Maintenance and Affordable.
Published Date: Tue, 03 Aug 2010 22:09:55 +0000

Toronto homeowners appreciate condominium living, according to a recent TD Canada Trust Poll. The fourth annual TD Canada Trust Condo Poll found that Torontonians think very highly of condominium ownership, because it means less maintenance, lower prices and being closer … Continue reading → . . .

Worst First-Time Buyer Mistakes
Published Date: Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:07:16 +0000

In the rush to become homeowners, some first-time buyers are skipping the pleasantries and plunging in head-first. Avoid these mistakes to save headaches later. Not looking ahead All you have to do is spend a day sitting around on your … Continue reading → . . .