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When You Can Only See a Property Once

If you’re searching for a new home within a tight time frame or searching for an out-of-town property, you may not have time to make multiple visits. In fact, you might only get a chance to view a property once before deciding whether or not to make an offer. In ...

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Pricing Psychology and Selling your Home

Have you ever seen a product at a store and thought, “Whoa. That price is outrageously high. It’s just not worth it!” Conversely, you might have also reacted to another product with, “That’s awfully cheap. The quality must not be good.”Welcome to the psychology of pricing! According to research, people tend ...

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Pre-Approval vs. Approval: What Actually Matters

Landing at a Glance • 5-year fixed rates currently range between 3.69% to 4.54% (depending on lender and qualification strength) • Variable rates continue to adjust with the Bank of Canada • Lenders are maintaining current stress-test qualification rules • Approval timelines vary depending on documentation and income type   Understanding the Difference Many buyers believe a ...

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Buy Now or Wait? January 2026 GTA Market Update

January GTA housing data confirms what many buyers are sensing on the ground: there is more choice and more negotiating room — but also more hesitation. According to TRREB’s January 2026 Market Watch: • 3,082 homes sold (↓19.3% year-over-year) • 10,774 new listings entered the market (↓13.3% YoY) • Sales-to-new-listings ratio: 29% (firmly buyer-leaning ...

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