Until about 3 years ago, if you were a condo investor, you really only had 2 choices of what to do with your unit: 1) Rent it out on a standard 12-month unfurnished lease. Under this option you might get somewhere around $1600/month for a typical junior 1 bedroom downtown. With this strategy your […]
Disclaimer: this article is not meant to be considered taxation or legal advice. Always consult your appropriate legal and tax professionals for advice on such matters. One of the reasons why real estate is such a powerful wealth creator is that, unlike other types of investment, it allows for multiple income streams and has some […]
The Danforth represents a lot of things to a lot of people. It is the centre of the city’s Greek community and home to one of the city’s largest festivals, it’s a major transit route for moving people in and out of downtown, and it is generally regarded as one of the city’s most desirable […]
The Globe and Mail had an article this week about the tiniest house in Toronto. The house is for sale and the current owner only bought the house a few months ago. He renovated the 300 squarefoot cutey and is hoping to make a quick profit. With all the free publicity he is surely going […]
It’s hard to believe but it has been 5 months since Bazis International first formally introduced their plans for an eighty-storey condo/hotel Mega Tower on the South East corner of Yonge and Bloor. And whether you love it or hate it (and judging by the comments in my previous posts on this building, there are […]
It used to be that when it came to where you were going to live, things were pretty simple. Downtown (the core) was for the young and the restless and the ‘burbs were where you went once you decided to pop out a couple younglings and make a nest. Not so anymore. A new generation […]
The fall real estate market is in full swing and many Torontonians are spending their days surfing MLS.ca and their weekends visiting open houses, searching for that perfect place that makes their heart flutter. For those of you who are looking at condos, you may have heard something about a Status Certificate and if you […]
Donald Trump was in town today for the ground breaking ceremony for his Trump International Hotel and Tower, defying many critics and real estate insiders who wondered if the project would ever see the light of day. Like what you see? Read the rest at blogTO.com.
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The Risks and Rewards of Renting your Condo on Airbnb
February 5, 2016 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
Until about 3 years ago, if you were a condo investor, you really only had 2 choices of what to do with your unit: 1) Rent it out on a standard 12-month unfurnished lease. Under this option you might get somewhere around $1600/month for a typical junior 1 bedroom downtown. With this strategy your […]
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Investing 101: The 4 Dimensions of Real Estate Investing
January 15, 2016 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
Disclaimer: this article is not meant to be considered taxation or legal advice. Always consult your appropriate legal and tax professionals for advice on such matters. One of the reasons why real estate is such a powerful wealth creator is that, unlike other types of investment, it allows for multiple income streams and has some […]
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Why Are There No Condos on The Danforth?
August 23, 2007 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
The Danforth represents a lot of things to a lot of people. It is the centre of the city’s Greek community and home to one of the city’s largest festivals, it’s a major transit route for moving people in and out of downtown, and it is generally regarded as one of the city’s most desirable […]
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The Smallest House in Toronto
September 24, 2007 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
The Globe and Mail had an article this week about the tiniest house in Toronto. The house is for sale and the current owner only bought the house a few months ago. He renovated the 300 squarefoot cutey and is hoping to make a quick profit. With all the free publicity he is surely going […]
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Yonge and Bloor: What Will You Miss the Most?
September 6, 2007 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
It’s hard to believe but it has been 5 months since Bazis International first formally introduced their plans for an eighty-storey condo/hotel Mega Tower on the South East corner of Yonge and Bloor. And whether you love it or hate it (and judging by the comments in my previous posts on this building, there are […]
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New Listing at 8 Wellesley – Call for More Info 416-652-1040
September 27, 2007 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
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Urban Parenting: Changing the Face of Real Estate in Toronto
October 5, 2007 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
It used to be that when it came to where you were going to live, things were pretty simple. Downtown (the core) was for the young and the restless and the ‘burbs were where you went once you decided to pop out a couple younglings and make a nest. Not so anymore. A new generation […]
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What is a Status Certificate?
October 11, 2007 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
The fall real estate market is in full swing and many Torontonians are spending their days surfing MLS.ca and their weekends visiting open houses, searching for that perfect place that makes their heart flutter. For those of you who are looking at condos, you may have heard something about a Status Certificate and if you […]
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Trump Touches Down in T.O.
October 17, 2007 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
Donald Trump was in town today for the ground breaking ceremony for his Trump International Hotel and Tower, defying many critics and real estate insiders who wondered if the project would ever see the light of day. Like what you see? Read the rest at blogTO.com.
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