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Buying · December 3, 2025

Toronto’s Luxury Land Transfer Tax: What Buyers Over $3M Need to Know

Update, October 2026: Toronto raised its luxury land transfer tax rates on April 1, 2026. We’ve updated the…

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Buying · December 2, 2025

Priority Transit Lanes on Bathurst & Dufferin: What to Expect

What’s Changing — Bathurst & Dufferin’s New Priority Lanes Toronto is rolling out priority transit lanes along two…

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Toronto · November 26, 2025

What Ontario’s New Bill 60 Means for Tenants and Landlords

Introduction — A Big Shift in Ontario’s Rental Rules Ontario’s rental market has been running hot for years…

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Buying · October 30, 2025

Types of Townhouses in Toronto: Freehold vs Condo vs POTL

When most people picture a townhouse, they imagine a row of homes neatly connected by shared walls —…

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Buying · September 16, 2025

Bank of Canada 2026 Rate Announcements & Toronto Real Estate

As 2026 approaches, all eyes are once again on the Bank of Canada (BoC) and its interest rate…

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Rentals · July 23, 2025

Best Sites to Find Medium‑Term Rentals in Toronto: for Relocations, Renovations & Extended Stays

Whether you’re relocating for work, renovating your current home, or planning an extended stay in the city, medium-term…

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Rentals · July 22, 2025

Whats the Difference Between a Medium‑Term & Long‑Term Lease in Toronto

Why Your Rental Strategy Matters in Toronto’s Market Toronto’s rental market is tight, competitive, and constantly evolving. Choosing…

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Selling · July 22, 2025

Medium-Term Rentals in Toronto: Flexible Housing for 30–180 Days

What Are Medium-Term Rentals? Medium-term rentals are furnished homes or condos leased for 30 days to 6 months—the…

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Rentals · July 18, 2025

Rent Control Exemptions in Toronto Explained

What Is Rent Control in Toronto? Rent control in Ontario limits how much a landlord can increase a…

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Rentals · July 17, 2025

Ontario Rent Increase Guidelines for 2026: What Landlords Can (and Can’t) Charge

What is the 2026 Rent Increase Guideline (2.1%)? Ontario has set the maximum allowable rent increase for most…

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Buying · July 16, 2025

How Long Is a Status Certificate Valid in Toronto? What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

Why Status Certificates Matter When you’re buying or selling a Toronto condo, the status certificate is one of…

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Buying · July 15, 2025

Status Certificate Pricing in Ontario: Basic vs Rush Fees Explained

What is a Status Certificate & Why It Matters If you’re buying or selling a condo in Ontario,…

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