Toronto’s housing market hit another speed bump in March, with new construction starts dropping a staggering 65% year-over-year, according to the latest report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). This sharp decline continues a trend that began last summer, reflecting challenges in affordability, financing, and developer confidence. At the national level, new housingContinue reading “Toronto Housing Starts Plunge 65% in March While Montreal Surges”
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Should You Sell Your Condo Now or Wait Until 2026–2027? A Financial and Lifestyle Perspective
At 26, facing a $150,000 loss on your condo, you’re contemplating selling now versus waiting a few years. With monthly mortgage payments at $3,400 compared to a comfortable rent of $2,600, this decision intertwines financial prudence with personal well-being. Financial Considerations: Lifestyle and Personal Goals: Conclusion: If your priority is financial stability and personal freedom,Continue reading “Should You Sell Your Condo Now or Wait Until 2026–2027? A Financial and Lifestyle Perspective”
Toronto Real Estate Bidding Wars: What’s Really Going On?
Have you ever found the perfect home in downtown Toronto—stunning character, amazing location, maybe a bit of work needed—and after months of no movement, the moment you submit an offer, suddenly two other offers appear out of nowhere? If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Bidding wars in the Toronto real estate market are asContinue reading “Toronto Real Estate Bidding Wars: What’s Really Going On?”
Georgina View – Keswick
Lake-Side Living in Keswick’s Best Selling New Home Community Four Season Living Welcome to Georgina View in Keswick. Experience a relaxing community where life can be everything you’ve ever dreamed of. Situated at Church Street and Woodbine Avenue, Georgina View is in an ideal location within Keswick, just minutes from Cook’s Bay. Here you canContinue reading “Georgina View – Keswick”
What happens when a buyer backs out of a real estate deal in Ontario?
What happens when a buyer backs out of a real estate deal in Ontario? In a province where real estate transactions are legally binding, walking away from a signed deal can come with serious consequences. Real estate purchases involve not just large sums of money, but also time, emotion, and planning — so it’s noContinue reading “What happens when a buyer backs out of a real estate deal in Ontario?”
楼花多次延期，如何合法退掉？
🏡 一位客人在2021年10月买下一套楼花，原计划2023年11月23日交房。结果因为疫情等原因，开发商多次延期，直到合同规定的最晚交房日期（Outside Closing Date）2025年3月24日，房子仍未能交付。 于是客人根据合同条款，成功退房，开发商几日内退还了全部定金、升级款项、违约金及相关利息，合计十四余万。 ⚖️【关键时间线，看懂合同里这几个日期】 First Tentative Closing Date（首次预计交房） Second Tentative Closing Date（第二次延期） Firm Closing Date（最终承诺交房） Outside Closing Date（最晚交房截止日） 超过这一天还没交房，购房者可以合法解除合同！ 🚨【注意！这些“诱惑”千万别签】 开发商在延期期间可能会提出各种诱惑协议，比如： 补偿几千块钱让你同意再等半年到一年 免费升级厨房或送装修款 签个延期协议减管理费…… ⚠️ 一旦签了，就可能等于默认放弃了原合同的Outside Closing Date条款，以后即使房子再拖也无法退房！ ✅【客人这样做成功退房】 ✔ 坚决不签任何延期或补偿协议 ✔ 保留所有沟通记录和文件 ✔ Outside Closing Date过后，在规定的“30天终止期”内发出退房通知 ✔ 最终顺利拿回全部款项+违约金+利息 💡【经验总结】 📉 在楼市下行、房产贬值时，与其被套牢，不如查清合同，合理退出。 📌 拿回本金远比硬撑持有更重要！ 📥 收藏这篇，帮你规避楼花延期大坑！如有类似经历，欢迎评论或私信交流~
Experiencing water intrusion in your basement
Experiencing water in your basement for the first time can be alarming—especially when you’re living in a 100+ year-old home near Toronto’s historic Annex neighbourhood. After four years without issue, an intense rainstorm suddenly results in 10 to 15 litres of water pooling on your engineered hardwood flooring. You clean it up quickly, but you’reContinue reading “Experiencing water intrusion in your basement”
地板防潮层全攻略：你家装修真的需要吗？💦
很多人在安装地板时都会困惑：防潮层（Moisture Barrier）到底要不要装？ 它有什么用？哪些情况非装不可？今天我们就来彻底搞懂这个问题！ 什么是防潮层？ 防潮层（又称防潮膜）通常是一层塑料薄膜，用于阻止水分渗透地板或墙体。它的核心作用是：✅ 防止水汽上升，避免地板受潮变形、发霉✅ 保护地板结构，延长使用寿命✅ 适用于潮湿区域，如地下室、浴室、一楼等 防潮层的3个等级 根据防潮能力，防潮材料分为三类： 等级 渗透性 常见材料 Class I 完全不透水 塑料薄膜、橡胶膜、玻璃、金属板 Class II 半透水 沥青纸、聚苯乙烯泡沫板、胶合板 Class III 透水 石膏板、混凝土砖、纤维板 👉 地板防潮一般推荐Class I（如6mil以上塑料膜） 什么情况下必须装防潮层？ 取决于3个关键因素： 1. 气候环境 2. 房屋楼层 3. 地板基层材料 防潮层怎么选？ 市面上主要有几种类型： ✅ 选购建议： 防潮层安装步骤 ⚠️ 常见错误： Q&A 热门问题解答 ❓ 塑料布能当防潮层吗？→ 可以！聚乙烯塑料膜（如6mil以上）就是Class I防潮材料。 ❓ 防潮层能用多久？→ 和地板同寿命！只要安装时无破损，无需更换。 ❓ ** laminate地板必须装防潮层吗？**→ 如果铺在混凝土或潮湿区域，必须装！否则易膨胀变形。 总结：你家需要防潮层吗？ ✔️ 必装：地下室、浴室、一楼混凝土基层、潮湿气候❌ 可不装：高层干燥区域、木质基层、本身防潮的SPC石塑地板
烟雾大战！多伦多公寓业主的血泪维权史（附超全攻略）
北约克业主买房时千挑万选”无烟公寓”，结果入住后天天被迫吸二手烟！ 经过半年硬核维权，她终于打赢这场”烟雾战争”。多伦多的公寓党们，这份攻略请收好！ 事件回顾 买房时开发商承诺”全楼禁烟” 入住后烟味从门缝/通风口疯狂入侵 物业经理敷衍：”我们会调查的”（然后就没有然后了…） 最终锁定违规者：某住户在单元内抽烟还死不承认 ️业主的绝地反击 证据链轰炸 正式投诉三连发 你必须知道的安省公寓法规 根据《共管公寓法》，业委会必须执行禁烟条款 CAT可强制违规者支付$5000以下罚款 持续违规可能被强制出售房产！（真实案例） 维权必备工具包 手机取证：拍烟雾视频+录异味语音备忘录 模板网站：CMRAO官网有投诉信范文 检测机构：搜”indoor air quality testing Toronto” 最终战果 建议“别信物业说的’没办法’！业主维权花了8个月，但现在孩子终于能呼吸干净空气了～” 重要提醒2024年起多伦多新规：公寓阳台吸烟也违法！被抓到最高罚$5000！
“The Smoke That Wouldn’t Go Away: A Toronto Condo Owner’s Battle—and What You Can Learn From It”
When Priya bought her condo in a mid-rise building in North York, she was excited to finally have a place to call her own. The building was marketed as “smoke-free,” and with a young child at home, that was a top priority. Everything was perfect—until the smoke began to creep in. At first, it wasContinue reading ““The Smoke That Wouldn’t Go Away: A Toronto Condo Owner’s Battle—and What You Can Learn From It””
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