By: Zoocasa Property taxes are an important consideration for home buyers, as this levy is a carrying cost that must be paid each year, and will increase or decrease along with the home’s value. These taxes are collected by the municipality in which you live, and are used to fund a number of infrastructure and […]
By: Zoocasa The start of summer is typically a slower time for real estate, but that trend reversed in June & with 8,082 homes sold, the month ushered in the first year-over-year sales increase since December, according to the latest numbers from the Toronto Real Estate Board. While sales were up just 2.4% since June […]
The vast majority of Canadian millennials — 84 per cent — feel that owning a home is an important life milestone, according to Zoocasa, the real estate brokerage and online resource that recently released its 2018 Housing Report. Millennials, however, are having a hard time reaching that goal, with high monthly rents in city centres […]
When our second child was on the way, my wife and I took a look around and realized we were running out of space. Our 3-bedroom townhouse would still be big enough for our family, but we wanted room for our guests to stay, a place for the kids to play, and a way to […]
Whether you’ve decided to start a family, or a family has just decided to start (hey, things happen), you’re probably worried about money. They’ll all warn you how expensive diapers are, but they’re really not that bad. I spend about $2 a day to keep my two kids in brand name diapers. The real expense […]
RateHub.ca just launched a new infographic. If you’re thinking of buying a home near one of the best schools in Toronto soon, here’s what you should know about the residential mortgage market as a whole.
IB, short for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, is a 2-year program of study for academically-oriented high school students. It is a rigorous program offered to students entering grades 11 and 12 who are seeking a challenge. The curriculum introduces a higher level of thinking and is designed to prepare these students for university. The […]
The Best Elementary Schools in the Toronto District School Board Every parent wants the best for their child, especially when it comes to their education. For this reason, when it comes time to buying a new home, most parents look at what is available within the district boundaries of the best elementary schools. But which […]
Are Electronics in the Classroom Improving or Hindering Learning? There’s a growing trend among the best schools in Toronto: previously tabooed electronic devices are making their way into the classroom. School boards are slowly introducing the use of cell phones, tablets and laptops, by both teachers and students. This year, the Peel District School Board […]