So you just bought a pre-construction condo. Well, you haven’t actually bought anything yet, you’ve just signed the paperwork, dropped off a deposit cheque, and your 10-day cooling off period has begun. You hired a good buyer’s agent to represent you, therefore you already know that it is imperative to have a lawyer review your […]
At the risk of sounding trite, do you work for your money, or does your money work for you? Is your money sitting around collecting dust in a savings account at 1% interest, or worse – going up and down like a yo-yo in the stock market? Have you been thinking and talking about buying […]
When I have my first conversation with a new buyer-client, I often hear them say, “I want something brand new, never lived in!”. While I can definitely resonate with the appeal of moving into a brand new space, there are some notable drawbacks with living in a brand new condo. Here are my top-5 Disadvantages […]
Right up there with ‘How’s the market?’ is the question, ‘Who is buying all these condos?’. I decided to tackle this question today with this blog post about the top-5 things to know about today’s pre-construction condo buyer. They are most likely Asian. This may sound strange but white people are not buying new condos. […]
Now it’s time to do your PDI (pre-delivery inspection). You’ve probably been waiting as long as 4 years for this, and now it’s finally time to take possession of your new home or investment property. Your PDI is your opportunity to see the condo for the very first time and walk through the property with […]
6 Things Your Lawyer Should Advise You On During Your 10 Day Cooling Off Period
October 13, 2010 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
So you just bought a pre-construction condo. Well, you haven’t actually bought anything yet, you’ve just signed the paperwork, dropped off a deposit cheque, and your 10-day cooling off period has begun. You hired a good buyer’s agent to represent you, therefore you already know that it is imperative to have a lawyer review your […]
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What is Your Money Doing for the Next 4 Years?
November 9, 2010 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
At the risk of sounding trite, do you work for your money, or does your money work for you? Is your money sitting around collecting dust in a savings account at 1% interest, or worse – going up and down like a yo-yo in the stock market? Have you been thinking and talking about buying […]
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Top-5 Disadvantages of Living in a Brand New Condo
January 3, 2012 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
When I have my first conversation with a new buyer-client, I often hear them say, “I want something brand new, never lived in!”. While I can definitely resonate with the appeal of moving into a brand new space, there are some notable drawbacks with living in a brand new condo. Here are my top-5 Disadvantages […]
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Who is Buying All These Condos?
March 2, 2012 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
Right up there with ‘How’s the market?’ is the question, ‘Who is buying all these condos?’. I decided to tackle this question today with this blog post about the top-5 things to know about today’s pre-construction condo buyer. They are most likely Asian. This may sound strange but white people are not buying new condos. […]
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10 Tips for Your PDI on Your New Condo in Toronto
July 1, 2015 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
Now it’s time to do your PDI (pre-delivery inspection). You’ve probably been waiting as long as 4 years for this, and now it’s finally time to take possession of your new home or investment property. Your PDI is your opportunity to see the condo for the very first time and walk through the property with […]
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