When you are buying your first property, should it be your principal residence or an investment property? Find out the answer and the reasons why in this episode. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 2:00 Buy your own principle residences 1st before moving into investment property. 3:42 Putting big things ahead of you in life and in finances is a [...]
[A very special episode!] Two common questions we get from new condo investors are “Who is going to live in all these condos that are being built?” and “Wow! Do people really pay that much in rent to live in a condo downtown?”. Find out who does live in these condos and how much they [...]
This week Doug Porter of BMO made headlines across the country when he said that Toronto was in a housing bubble, even going so far as comparing the current market to the late 1980s. There is no denying that the market is hot, but are we really in a “bubble”? And more importantly what do [...]
The condo market has undergone significant changes over the last year. Average prices for average condos have shot up dramatically with many buildings experiencing 20%+ gains in the last 6 months alone. Whenever there are changes in the market, new opportunities emerge. Possibly the biggest opportunity right now is in the luxury segment. Find out [...]
How do you know if you are getting a good deal on a pre-construction condo? Andrew la Fleur shares his famous UP Investing Formula and walks you through one current real time example to show how buying pre-construction today at the right price is an amazing investment opportunity. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 1:21 How do i know [...]
When purchasing a pre-construction condo, especially for the first time, you should always have your contract reviewed by an expert real estate lawyer. Find out in this episode why this step is necessary not only to protect you from the developer, but also from yourself! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 1:55 2 Main reasons why you should take [...]
In this podcast version of the condo market news this week Andrew la Fleur talks about how Toronto’s real estate market is so good, it’s bad. Also, what is the one unique factor that no economist seems to be putting in their analysis of Toronto’s real estate market? Finally, have the new mortgage rules that [...]
In part 1 of this special 2-part podcast, Andrew la Fleur does a case study analysis of one client’s portfolio and answers the question is now the time to cash out - should you sell your toronto condo now? He has a unit downtown and he bought a pre-construction condo. He’s thinking about selling now [...]
In part 2 of this special 2-part podcast episode, Andrew la Fleur continues the discussion on whether or not now is a good time to sell by comparing the way that the masses think about real estate investing with how the wealthy think about real estate investing. If you are new to investing it is [...]
Principal Residence or Investment Property: Which should you buy first?
September 5, 2017 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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Who Is Going to Live in Your Condo and How Much Are They Going to Pay You in Rent?
February 17, 2017 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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Is Toronto in a Housing Bubble?
February 22, 2017 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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3 Reasons Why Luxury Condos Are the Biggest Bargain in Toronto Right Now
February 28, 2017 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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What Is the Current Market Value for a Downtown Toronto Condo?
March 1, 2017 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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Why You Should Have a Lawyer Review Your Agreement of Purchase and Sale When Buying a Pre-Construction Condo
March 8, 2017 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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Toronto real estate so good that it’s bad
March 20, 2017 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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Is now the time to cash out? Part 1: Should you sell your Toronto condo?
March 30, 2017 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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Is now the time to cash out? Part 2: How the wealthy think about investing vs. how the masses think about investing
March 30, 2017 / by Andrew la Fleur / Podcast
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