Real Estate Ugly Ducklings
A few years ago, I left my pie the sky (a 720 sq. ft. condo on the 50th floor in the heart of Toronto) and purchased a house in the east end of the city. I was a little uncertain as to what I could afford and what I really wanted, but I knew I was ready to venture back to a lifestyle minus elevators and a little away from the hustle and bustle of downtown. After seeing a number of homes, I finally stumbled across a house that was… Read the rest
Maintenance Fees
When I meet with buyers for the first time, we usually go through what they are looking for in terms of location, space, etc. When we get to the type of dwelling desired, many buyers who tell me they prefer a house over a condo often mention that they do not want to pay the monthly maintenance fees associated with owning a condominium. Unfortunately, what some buyers do not realize is that they cannot get away from maintenance costs, even when owning a house.
Condo maintenance fees are a monthly… Read the rest
