Anne Lok, B. Arch M.S. AAD Salesperson

On March 4th, many in the industry expect the Finance Minister to announce changes to mortgage lending regulations.  Possible changes include: ·         increasing minimum down payment from 5% to 10%;·         decreasing maximum amortization from 35 ...

        Regent Park, located in Cabbagetown in downtown Toronto, is bounded by Gerrard Street East to the north, River Street to the east, Shuter Street to the south, and Parliament Street to the west. With majority of the building as part of an ambitious social housing project in the 1950s, the city government developed a ...

This year will be an interesting year for real estate in Toronto and North America in general. On one hand, falling real estate values, tight mortgage conditions and a significant degree of financial anxiety are having a negative impact on the way we feel about our homes. For many people, it must feel like burdens from another time, on the other ...

 GTA VACANCY RATES DECLINED IN 2008TORONTO, DECEMBER 11, 2008 – The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has released its Fall 2008 Rental Market Report for the Greater Toronto Area. Key findings are as follows:• The average apartment vacancy rate in the GTA declined to 2.1 per cent in 2008,down from 3.2 per cent last ...

135 Parkmount Rd    MLS 1287054   Description Awesome Detached Home With Unique Layout. Superb Flow For Entertaining With Open Concept Main Floor: Fantastic Kitchen With Tons Of Cabinetry, Brkfst Bar And Den Overlooking Garden. Reno'd Baths And Updated Mechanics. Short Walk To Subway And The Park, Great Double ...

  Residential Property DetailsAddress 89 Bow Valley Dr Toronto Ontario Directions/Cross Streets: Ellesmere/Orton ParkDescription A Gorgeous Det Bungalow In A Tree-Lined, Quiet Neighbourhood.Open And Bright Main Floor-Hard. Fl Th/O. 1 Bdr Bsmt Apt. W/Wood Burning Fireplace-W/O To New Patio.$$$ Spent On Renos And Updates-Roof('05)-New ...

A recent survey among 14 prospects who are first time buyers. Other than price, location, amenities, convenience, security, layout, they were ask to rate the importance of the following eco-friendly features if they were to be taken into consideration. Rated from 1 out of 5 points for each question (with 5 being the most ...

The Revitalization of the Art and Design District of Toronto has been the hotbed for discussion for the last 9 years.  The City of Toronto has proposed to redevelop the area, which includes the tearing down of a converted historical industrial building known as 48 Abell currently accomodating 200 ...

In Ontario, federal programs and incentives are always being offered to encourage homeowners and buyers of resale homes to carry out eco-retrofit. Consumers have to make sure they mail in their coupons, and fill out any applications/paperwork to benefit from the savings from these Government incentives. The information can be ...

Many first time buyers are too worried about being able to find a home they can afford, and are neglecting the cost savings options they have in the green real estate market. Sourcing an energy efficient home can lower energy bill and benefit from cost savings in the long run. I recently contributed to a real estate article for the Globe and Mail ...