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Ontario Rental Laws – An Overview of Landlord-Tenant Rights in Toronto

Key Takeaways Ontario requires landlords to provide key disclosures, including rent deposit details, landlord contact information, and the official renter information guide, to ensure transparency and protect tenants. Tenants in Ontario…
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How To Rent Out Your House in Toronto, Canada

Key Takeaways Turning your Toronto home into a rental offers steady income and long-term growth.Holding onto your property allows you to benefit from Toronto’s resilient housing market while earning monthly rent and building equity over…
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The Impact of Local Market Trends on Rental Pricing

Key Takeaways Local Market Trends Directly Influence Rental Income – Factors such as population growth, employment rates, new housing developments, and shifts in tenant demand all shape rental pricing. Understanding these trends allows…
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Property Management Fees – What to Expect

Key Takeaways  Property management is about value, not just cost - Hiring a property manager covers more than rent collection, it provides time savings, legal compliance, and protection against costly mistakes. While fees vary, the…

Reasons to Invest in Toronto Real Estate

Key Takeaways Toronto’s strong economy, population growth, and rental demand make it a top destination for real estate investment. Investors benefit from long-term property appreciation, low vacancy rates, and a diverse, reliable tenant…

Top Tips When Buying Investment Property in Toronto

Key Takeaways In-Depth Market Research Is Essential: Success in Toronto’s real estate market starts with understanding neighborhood dynamics, rental demand, and local regulations. Investors should evaluate vacancy trends, rent prices,…

Bubble Alert! Is It Getting Too Easy To Get A Mortgage?

There is little doubt that it is easier to get a home mortgage today than it was last year. The Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), published by the Mortgage Bankers Association, shows that mortgage credit has become more available…

Notice of Entry, and Other Rules Your Landlord Needs to Follow

By Jeanne Sager | Oct 2, 2017 With a rental lease set to expire, most landlords want to show the apartment as often as possible, which means they'll need a notice of entry to get into your place. They'll be eager to find new renters, but…

11 Questions to Ask a Potential Roommate to Weed Out the Weirdos Fast

By Daniel Bortz | Nov 6, 2017 Picking a roommate is a bit different from picking a spouse, a pet, or a nice couch—it's a giant leap into the great unknown. What are some questions to ask a potential roomie to help you separate the special…

‘We Gave Up the Perfect Apartment for Our Pet’

By Sasha Brown-Worsham | Nov 2, 2017 If you had to choose between having the perfect apartment or a sweet, sloppy, loving pet, which would you pick? Fifteen years ago, my husband and I found ourselves in this situation when we adopted…

The Cost of Hiring a Real Estate Agent to Rent Out Your Home

By Adriana Velez | Oct 13, 2017 Hiring a real estate agent to handle the logistics of renting out your property can be a smart move—one that many homeowners make. An agent can create a listing for you, help you check out applicants,…

5 Illegal Rentals You Might Be Living in Right Now

By Colleen Kane | Oct 12, 2017 You, holing up in an illegal rental? Never! At least, that's what I thought before I was kicked out of my own illegal rental when I was, oh, about eight months pregnant. Worst of all, I had no idea my cellar…

Do Real Estate Agents Deal With Rental Properties?

By Audrey Ference | Aug 24, 2017 If you're familiar with the struggle that is finding an apartment online, the idea of a real estate agent who can help you in your search might sound like a godsend. We all know real estate agents help…

5 Bad Landlords You Might Meet—and How to Keep Them in Line

  By Matt Christensen | Sep 14, 2017 Landlords wield an awful lot of power over their tenants—and where there's power, it's likely to be abused. We're not saying all landlords are awful, but some sure can get annoying or…

‘My Landlord Is Selling the House I Rent—What Are My Rights?’

By Cathie Ericson | Aug 7, 2017 If "my landlord is selling the house I rent—what are my rights?" is a phrase you've Googled lately, we feel your pain. Since landlords own the property you're living in, they do have the right to sell it…

Don’t Budge: 7 Compromises You Should Never Make When Buying a Home

By Wendy Helfenbaum | Sep 21, 2017 Every successful home search begins with a wish list. Armed with your inventory of must-haves, you'll know how to focus your search and recognize a potential home that isn't worth your time. Still, there's…

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