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Gauging the GTA’s Real Estate Supply

real-estate-housing-canadian-press-cropped-8colIn real estate, supply drives demand and dictates market health. For years, the GTA has benefitted from an ample supply of desirable real estate inventory. Recent events, though, including the interest rate increase and new regulations passed down by the Federal Government have led to a...
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The Influence of Best Practices on an Investment Strategy

rsz_shutterstock_130356110Choosing an investment partner is a big deal, one that can dictate your financial health. As you review firms and advisers, it’s important to understand what they stand for and how they intend to manage your portfolio. There are a lot of opportunities for investments to sour....
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Why is Real Estate as an Investment Class Often Overlooked?

11It’s no surprise that, along with the best chance at returns, investors want as little risk as possible. The common investment strategy is to hand the keys to a trained professional, hoping that through shrewd maneuvering and market knowledge, their hard-earned money can grow. Still, too many...
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The Golden Horseshoe Provides Golden Opportunities

Lakehouse-Town-Streetscape-Final-v3-700x320Toronto gets a lot of the real estate attention in Canada with Vancouver a close second. While both markets have rewarded owners and investors, it’s the region known as the Golden Horseshoe that has sneakily offered stability and a high potential for return. Much of what’s driving...
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Understanding Loan-to-Value Ratio

income and debt balance sign; Shutterstock ID 213001525; PO: Tanya Williams; Job: Mortgage Learning Center You’ve probably heard the term loan-to-value ratio (LTV) from a mortgage specialist or maybe even a bank employee. It’s a risk assessment tool and the idea behind it is simple: it measures...
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