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Home equity loans (HELs) offer fixed rates and payments, but your home is collateral. HELs can fund upgrades like ADUs, enabling rental income to offset mortgage payments. HELOCs provide flexible, revolving credit; rates float with interest rates, currently ~8-9%. Refinancing or second-position liens are alternatives, but risk foreclosure if you default. Selling your home can…

Sales expected to increase as confidence returns and interest rates stabilize. Prices to rise slowly, driven by strong demand and limited new supply. Delayed condo projects may restart, especially near transit hubs. Rent growth continues, but at a slower pace due to increased completions. Foreign investor interest likely to return as market stabilizes.

Check builder licensing first using the Ontario Builder Directory before buying any new home. HCRA-licensed builders meet ethical, competence, and financial standards for safe, reliable construction. Licensed builders enroll homes in Ontario’s new home warranty program, providing protection up to seven years. Unlicensed builders pose risks like poor construction, legal issues, and limited recourse for…

Slide 1: GTA home sales spiked 17.3% since April, fuelling Canada’s housing growth. Slide 2: Despite gains, sales remain below historical averages — the market is stabilizing. Slide 3: Summer prices stayed steady in the GTA, offering some relief to buyers. Slide 4: Higher activity is driving competition, but tariff threats still linger over imports.…

Provide a comprehensive disclosure package before listing: Include seller disclosures, inspections, HOA documents, and a FAQ to inform buyers upfront.Promote open house opportunities: Utilize MLS tools to list open house dates and times, making it easier for buyers to attend.

Slide 1 RBC forecasts 2025 resales to fall 3.5% nationally, but Ontario’s strong activity sets stage for 2026. Slide 2 In 2026, resales in Ontario are expected to rebound 11.6% to 176,700 units, still below pre-pandemic norms. Slide 3 : Average Ontario home prices are forecasted at $901K in 2025, dropping to $888K in 2026.…

Home equity grows as mortgage decreases and property values rise, creating financial opportunities. Equity can fund renovations, basement suites, or down payments without dipping into savings. Renting secondary units in cities like Toronto or Vancouver increases monthly cash flow and property value. HELOC or home equity loans provide low-interest access to capital for investments or…

GTA home prices forecasted to rise modestly (~2–3%) by late 2025, led by outer suburbs. Urban condo market may underperform amid growing supply and shifting preference patterns.