January 2025

Selling Your Home: Taxes

Posted on Jan 30, 2025


Taxes: As the saying goes, they’re the only other thing sure in life other than death. When it comes to selling a home in Canada, the taxes you need to pay vary depending on your citizenship status and the home itself.

How Much Do You Pay in Tax When Selling Your Home?

If you’re a Canadian citizen who resides in Canada and you’re selling your prima...

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The Waterfront Market in 2025

Posted on Jan 23, 2025



Waterfront homes have been consistently good investments in the Canadian real estate landscape—but will this remain true in 2025? How is Ontario’s cottage market shaping up for the coming year?

The Waterfront Market


Prices in cottage country have been stabilizing since late 2024, with some agents expecting prices to rise again in 2025. As always, p...

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Reasons Why Your Home Isn't Selling

Posted on Jan 16, 2025



It can be incredibly frustrating and stressful to have your home sit on the market, especially if you’re on a deadline and need to move sooner rather than later. Some homes may sit on the market for long periods of time—even in a hot seller’s market.  

The reasons why a house isn’t selling could range from broader issues such as the economic climate...

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What Happens When You Back Out of a Real Estate Deal?

Posted on Jan 09, 2025



Can a buyer or seller back out of a real estate deal in Canada? The answer is...complicated. 

When a Buyer Backs Out

Say a buyer purchased a home during a hot housing market. As closing day approaches, they realize they’re out of their budget. Or, the mortgage-lender completes their appraisal and refuses to back the full mortgage amount. This could pu...

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