When you buy a new condo in Ontario, you have 10 days after you receive your copy of the executed agreement of purchase and sale and the condominium documents to rescind on your agreement if you choose to do so. This can be for any reason whatsoever, technically you do not even have to provide […]
While the title of this post may sound confusing at first, the meaning is simple: whenever you buy a condo, make sure it is a unit that would be easy to sell again in the future – even in a strong buyer’s market. This is advice I always tell my clients, especially investor clients. May […]
The model suite is built and designed to entice the senses and ignite the imagination. Developers know that they only have a few seconds to grab a potential buyer’s attention and make them feel like they want to move into the condo immediately. In order to achieve this result, developers have long been using several […]
Buying a pre-construction condo takes guts. It takes vision. It takes money. It’s not for everyone, but for those who understand the game and play it well, the rewards are huge. Those who are fearful, lack vision, and have no access to capital will continue to sit on the sidelines and wait. And wait… Every […]
In contrast to yesterday’s post, “Losing Mentality“, I wanted to present to you some observations about the people who are successful condo investors. Those who buy (and sometimes sell) multiple condos over years and understand that condos as a great way to accumulate long term wealth. They are entrepreneurial. Either they run their own businesses, […]
Resale buyers, now is the time to get out there and shop for bargains. Historically, there is no better time to be a buyer than in December (and January to a lesser extent). This is when the market activity is usually at its lowest point of the year, and for sellers who missed out on […]
Ceiling height is usually one of the last things a first time buyer thinks about, and one of the first things a repeat or move-up buyer thinks about. Why? Well, it’s something that makes a huge impact on the ‘feel’ of an apartment, but most people who have never owned a condo or loft take […]
So you bought your significant other a sweater the week before Christmas to give as a gift on December 25th. Then while you were out at the same store this week you noticed that same sweater is now 50% less than what you paid for it! This is a perfect time of year to talk […]
So you bought your significant other a sweater the week before Christmas to give as a gift on December 25th. Then while you were out at the same store this week you noticed that same sweater is now 50% less than what you paid for it! This is a perfect time of year to talk […]
10 Days is a Long Time To Think
December 4, 2009 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
When you buy a new condo in Ontario, you have 10 days after you receive your copy of the executed agreement of purchase and sale and the condominium documents to rescind on your agreement if you choose to do so. This can be for any reason whatsoever, technically you do not even have to provide […]
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Buy to Sell in a Buyer’s Market
March 18, 2010 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
While the title of this post may sound confusing at first, the meaning is simple: whenever you buy a condo, make sure it is a unit that would be easy to sell again in the future – even in a strong buyer’s market. This is advice I always tell my clients, especially investor clients. May […]
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5 Things Every Buyer Should Know about Model Suites
May 27, 2010 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
The model suite is built and designed to entice the senses and ignite the imagination. Developers know that they only have a few seconds to grab a potential buyer’s attention and make them feel like they want to move into the condo immediately. In order to achieve this result, developers have long been using several […]
Read more
Losing Mentality
September 29, 2010 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
Buying a pre-construction condo takes guts. It takes vision. It takes money. It’s not for everyone, but for those who understand the game and play it well, the rewards are huge. Those who are fearful, lack vision, and have no access to capital will continue to sit on the sidelines and wait. And wait… Every […]
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Investor Mentality
September 30, 2010 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
In contrast to yesterday’s post, “Losing Mentality“, I wanted to present to you some observations about the people who are successful condo investors. Those who buy (and sometimes sell) multiple condos over years and understand that condos as a great way to accumulate long term wealth. They are entrepreneurial. Either they run their own businesses, […]
Read more
It’s Christmas Time For Resale Buyers
December 2, 2010 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
Resale buyers, now is the time to get out there and shop for bargains. Historically, there is no better time to be a buyer than in December (and January to a lesser extent). This is when the market activity is usually at its lowest point of the year, and for sellers who missed out on […]
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Are 8-Foot Ceilings a Deal Breaker?
January 19, 2011 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
Ceiling height is usually one of the last things a first time buyer thinks about, and one of the first things a repeat or move-up buyer thinks about. Why? Well, it’s something that makes a huge impact on the ‘feel’ of an apartment, but most people who have never owned a condo or loft take […]
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Top-5 Things to Know about Buyer’s Remorse
December 30, 2010 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
So you bought your significant other a sweater the week before Christmas to give as a gift on December 25th. Then while you were out at the same store this week you noticed that same sweater is now 50% less than what you paid for it! This is a perfect time of year to talk […]
Read more
Top-5 Things to Know about Buyer’s Remorse
December 30, 2010 / by Andrew la Fleur / Insights
So you bought your significant other a sweater the week before Christmas to give as a gift on December 25th. Then while you were out at the same store this week you noticed that same sweater is now 50% less than what you paid for it! This is a perfect time of year to talk […]
Read more