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01/14/2015

Brand new 800 sq. ft 2 bd + 2 bath condo WITH parking and locker at Yonge/Bloor. http://ow.ly/HjO94

The X2 Condominium at 101 Charles St E 23th Floor (Beautiful View) 2 BED ROOM AND 2 BATHROOM PLUS BACONLY, $528,800. ** Parking + Locker is...

01/14/2015

Good news for buyers looking to hold their condos for the long-haul:

RBC just dropped its new 10yr fixed rate from 4.49% to 3.99%. It's the first nationally available 10yr mortgage under 4% since 2013 via www.ratespy.com.

01/14/2015

Looking to buy a Victorian style home? Check out BuzzBuzzHome's picture-perfect guide to Victorian housing styles in : http://ow.ly/HjReK http://t.co/wLXjhbKCzS

A Toronto housing style guide that focuses on popular design elements of the 19th century.

01/14/2015

Ever heard of someone tell you how much they made selling their home? The profit is likely not nearly as much as you'd think.

Check out Preet Banjeree's latest video (Globe & Mail):
Bought a house for $300K, sold it for $600K? The gain is nowhere near $300K. My latest vid: http://t.co/AG9TFjhlPl http://t.co/rac1F7MN76

Preet Banerjee breaks down the cost of buying, selling, and maintaining a home

01/14/2015

What do you think of this? Are children in cities being robbed of safe spaces to play? http://t.co/zcHCVLlqTy

George Monbiot: We’re plagued by joyless developments that destroy the essence of community: chances for young people to gather and play

01/13/2015

Buyers, would you use this to make your deposit on a home? http://t.co/uniQo73Nsl http://t.co/4q0IovlE3z

The process that often involves homeowners making multiple bank visits, skipping work and racing to the realtor’s office before closing time could...

01/12/2015

Live local, buy local. Toronto's latest and greatest fashion stops. Have you been?

http://t.co/Z4S2n0fisl http://t.co/0udcuM767G

The best new fashion stores in Toronto for 2014 are notable for bringing some of Canada's best fashion right to our doorsteps, with Montreal,...

01/12/2015

What do you think of these small space living design ideas? via http://t.co/41lFH5ilec http://t.co/DJowY6a0F6

Contributing design editor Samantha Pynn takes four spaces and offers two decorating options for each.

01/12/2015

Thinking of renting out your condo? Now may be a good time.

via : Another Year, Another Record for Toronto's Condo Rental Market - urbanation.ca http://t.co/z03EuxMJ2g

January 12, 2015

01/12/2015

Neat money saving tip for 2015, only $1 to start! http://ow.ly/H7O6S

Last year we asked you to try the 52-week money challenge. Tell us if you completed it. Anyone up for it this year?

01/10/2015

All warmed up! via Need to think thoughts? Enjoy these pics of inviting hot tubs and saunas: http://t.co/maIwUqmvrN http://t.co/4Z2b1siT2P

Nearly every home in Finland has a sauna. Why shouldn't yours?

01/10/2015

A few key concerns to consider when buying a condo (especially in Montreal): http://t.co/sixFAcDxGi

Foreign ownership and overbuilding are used to justify a predicted condo market crash, but recent reports debunk the validity of these two fears.

01/09/2015

What kind of apartment does $1000 get you in Toronto? http://ow.ly/3vJuIU

What does 1,000 bucks a month get you in Toronto's ever-competitive rental market? It's a benchmark number, one that provides a glimpse into the type of value (or lack thereof) you can expect to find when apartment hunting. From the dark and dingy to a one bedroom gem, here I...

01/06/2015

Keep the party going by dropping the Christmas, but keeping the tree. via http://ow.ly/GPS6Y

Of all the fascinating things I've learned about from Apartment Therapy commenters, my favorite just might be the Mardi Gras Christmas Tree. Here's...

01/05/2015

Fresh Start: 5 Things You Should Do Every January via http://ow.ly/GPRzX

I'm not usually one for New Year's resolutions, but I am always interested in rejuvenating my space, work and life in the New Year. January is a...

12/11/2014

Bank of Canada says 12% of Canadian households are carrying 40% of the country's overall household debt load.

http://www.moneysense.ca/debt/household-debt-key-risk-to-canadian-economy-boc

The Bank of Canada is once again pointing a finger at mounting household debt as one of the biggest weak spots in the country’s economic armour.

12/09/2014

10 Costs to Budget for Before Buying a Condo: Part 2 http://wp.me/p3HcxT-g3

Continuing from yesterday's 10 Costs to Budget for Before Buying a Condo (Part 1).. Now that you've got your upfront costs covered for your condo, what's next? See below for the most common ongoing costs to budget for when buying a condo: 1. Mortgage payments While this one is obvious, there are many options when it comes to your mortgage payments. [ 684 more words. ]

12/09/2014

5 Expenditures to Budget for When Buying a Condo http://wp.me/p3HcxT-fM

Finally picked out THE one? Congratulations! Buying your first condo can be an intimidating process. It's important to do your homework so you know what to expect. One of the most unexpected factors for first time buyers is how many "closing costs" there are. While qualifying for a mortgage and coming up with a down payment is obviously the most critical focus of the purchasing process, there are a number of other upfront and ongoing costs that you don't want to be prepared for. [ 668 more words. ]