Published: November 9, 2026 | By Soheil Shivarani, Real Estate Broker If you're considering buying a new construction or pre-construction home in Vaughan, Kleinburg, Richmond Hill or anywhere across the Greater Toronto Area, an important government announcement could affect your purchasing decision. Ontario's 2026 Fall Economic Statement confirms that the temporary enhanced HST relief for qualifying...
Published: October 28, 2026 | By Soheil Shivarani, Real Estate Broker Canada's interest rate outlook has taken an important turn. On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, the Bank of Canada announced a 0.25 percentage point increase in its benchmark interest rate, bringing it from 2.25% to 2.50%. This marks the first interest rate increase since July 2023 and raises important questions for homeowners,...
October 19, 2026 | By Soheil Shivarani, Broker For buyers considering a home in Vaughan or Maple, the asking price is only one part of affordability. A property can become less expensive while the mortgage payment becomes more demanding. This week’s Canadian housing releases make that distinction especially relevant. Financing is influencing buying decisions CREA reported on October 16 that...
By Soheil Shivarani, Broker | Vaughan and Maple Real Estate The September housing figures show a quieter fall market across Vaughan, York Region and the Greater Toronto Area. Sales and prices were lower than a year ago, while economic and borrowing-cost uncertainty continued to keep many buyers on the sidelines. For clients in Vaughan and Maple, this creates opportunities—but market averages still...
By Soheil Shivarani, Real Estate Broker | Updated September 30, 2026 Ontario’s landlord-tenant rules changed on September 21, 2026, with updates affecting rent arrears, personal-use notices and renovation-related tenant protections. These follow changes introduced on July 1 through Bill 60, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025, and Bill 97, the Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act,...
The Bank of Canada announced today that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%. The Bank Rate remains at 2.50%, while the deposit rate remains at 2.20%. For homebuyers, homeowners and real estate investors in Toronto, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham and across the Greater Toronto Area, the decision provides some short-term stability—but it does not necessarily mean that all...
Thinking About Financing a Multiplex in Toronto or York Region? Buying a multiplex can be an effective way to enter the real estate market, reduce your personal housing costs or build a long-term investment portfolio. However, financing a duplex, triplex or fourplex is not exactly the same as financing a conventional single-family home. The number of units, whether you plan to live in the property,...
Thinking About Buying a Multiplex in Toronto or York Region? Whether you're a first-time buyer looking to offset your mortgage with rental income or an experienced investor expanding your portfolio, multiplex properties have become one of the most attractive real estate opportunities in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Recent housing policy changes have increased interest in duplexes, triplexes,...
Selling a home is one of the largest financial decisions most people will ever make. Yet many homeowners unknowingly make mistakes that cost them thousands of dollars or cause unnecessary delays. As a Vaughan Realtor who works with buyers and sellers across Maple, Kleinburg, Woodbridge, Richmond Hill, and the Greater Toronto Area, I've seen these same mistakes repeated time and time again. If you're...
The Bank of Canada announced today that it is maintaining its overnight policy interest rate at 2.25%, marking another pause after previous rate cuts over the past year. While some Canadians were hoping for another reduction, today's decision reflects the Bank's cautious approach as it continues balancing inflation with economic growth. If you're thinking about buying, selling, refinancing, or...
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