55% of young adults holding off buying home: RBC poll

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Over half of young adults aged 18 to 34 are delaying their purchase of a home by one year, reports RBC’s Annual Homeownership Study conducted in mid-January. Furthermore, 46% of young homeowners surveyed reported their mortgage is using up too much of their income. This is a contrast from last year’s survey, where record-low interest… Read More

Three things to know about the HST

Episode 204 - Three things to know about our branding

Episode 204 of the daily Toronto Real Estate Musing video blog. We’re on the Beach boardwalk looking at a very special Canadian flag for Canada Day. Unfortunately for Ontario residents, it is also the first day for when the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) comes into effect. The 13% HST replaces the 8% Provincial Sales Tax… Play Video

Mortgage Advice From Brad Compton

Episode 192 of the daily Toronto Real Estate Musing video blog. George O’Neill vlogs from Starbucks in The Beach Toronto where he was meeting with Brad Compton, a mortgage broker from Invis. If you are interested in Beach or downtown Toronto real estate or wish to discuss this topic further, please email George@GeorgeONeill.ca or leave… Play Video

Liberty Village Toronto

Episode 189 of the daily Toronto Real Estate Musing video blog. George O’Neill vlogs while walking in Liberty Village in Toronto, near King Street West and Atlantic Avenue. If you are interested in Beach or downtown Toronto real estate or wish to discuss this topic further, please email George@GeorgeONeill.ca or leave a comment below.

Trying To Time The Market Is A Fool's Game

Episode 179 of the daily Toronto Real Estate Musing video blog. George O’Neill vlogs about why you should not try to time the market. Rather, when buying or selling real estate, decide to proceed when you are ready, not when you think the market is either at a peak (when selling) or at a trough… Play Video

Stick To The Offer Deadline Please!

Episode 175 of the daily Toronto Real Estate Musing video blog. George O’Neill vlogs from one of his investment properties in Montreal about why offer deadlines should be honored. If you are interested in Beach or downtown Toronto real estate or wish to discuss this topic further, please email George@GeorgeONeill.ca or leave a comment below.

Watch Out For Schedule B Clauses

Episode 173 of the daily Toronto Real Estate Musing video blog. George O’Neill vlogs about Schedule B in offers, and the need to carefully read each clause since they may not all be in the best interest of you, the buyer or seller. If you are interested in Beach or downtown Toronto real estate or… Play Video

Walking in Queen Broadview Village

Episode 163 of the daily Toronto Real Estate Musing video blog. George O’Neill video blogs about the Queen Broadview Village, just east of downtown Toronto. If you are interested in Beach or downtown Toronto real estate or wish to discuss this topic further, please email George@GeorgeONeill.ca or leave a comment below.

Another Great RETechTO Is In The Books!

Episode 136 of the daily Toronto Real Estate Musing video blog. George O’Neill thanks the attendees and presenters at the October 26th Real Estate Technology Toronto Meetup. Videos of the two presentations with downloadable slides are available at RETechTO If you are interested in Beach or downtown Toronto real estate or wish to discuss this… Play Video

Google Streetview Rocks!!

Episode 125 of the daily Toronto Real Estate Musing video blog. George O’Neill video blogs about Google Streetview and why he thinks this is a great tool for buyers looking to familiarize themselves with a street or community before visiting in person. If you are interested in Beach or downtown Toronto real estate or wish… Play Video