If you are a condo owner, there is no more esteemed role to take on than that of a Condo board member for the building in which you reside. Suddenly, people you didn’t even know say hi to you in the elevator, you get invited to more neighborly shindigs and you find out the ins and outs of your beloved building. Yes, being a member on a condo board can be wonderful and rosy but what about those...
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A new year is upon us and with it comes a sense of hope and the feeling that this is the year that your goals will see fruition. While this feeling is great, the only way to make it last is to be clear and disciplined. You want to save money, then put together a budget with the help of a financial professional. You want to lose weight (I’m not talking to you, you look great!)...
It's the day after Labour Day, better known to parents as the day the kids go back to school! So now that those adorable monsters have something better to do with their days then drive you crazy, it's time to recoup. Plan out the goals for the remaining months of the year. When 2016 started did you have hopes of moving this year? Perhaps into something larger to accommodate the...
Vida condos is located right next to the prestigious Bayview Village mall, in an upscale community with easy access to 401 and TTC's Bessarion subway! The project is being done by award-winning builders Castlegroup developments. This is a boutique 201 unit building surrounded by green space. Occupancy is expected in 2017 One Day VIP event (Feb 6th) Highlights: Up to $10,000...
The world has become an "instant gratification" type of place. We are used to everything being at our fingertips and we seem to have lost the "patience is a virtue" mentality. Is this short term mindset a risky mindset to have when dealing with our investments? Bricks and mortar real estate investing has done, and continues to do, very well for the smart, long term thinking...
What's my budget? I hope you are looking in a mirror when you are asking that question because only you truly know the answer. Mortgage Professionals, Bankers , Realtors and Lawyers should be consulted when you are buying a property, but none of us are with you 24 hours a day. We may not know about your need to eat out 5 times a week or your online shopping addiction. We...
Many average Canadian families are finding home affordability out of reach with higher prices and increases in mortgage rates, says a recent report from RBC. It states that the average household has to give 43.3 percent of its much needed pre-tax income just to service the cost of owning a bungalow at current market values. For a two-storey home, the affordability measure rose to 48.9 percent...
Nirel Photography Community feel is a reason many people enjoy condo living. One likely receives a pleasant "good morning" or "cold weather out there" comment from one of their neighbours or concierge on most days. Perhaps even a funny anecdote shared by a neighbour that makes you chuckle. The truth is unless you are on Discovery's Life Below Zero show and crave...
Condominiums.ca is pleased to announce our new Notify Me feature. If you do not see what you're looking for whether it be for rent or for sale simply fill out your info in the Notify Me page and as soon as it comes on the market it will be sent to you first! Only interested in a particular building? No problem, you will only receive notifications from that particular building. Why...
Are you wondering whether to buy or rent a condo? Well, the first thing to do when faced with a prediciment like that is to figure out your finances. Never bite off more than you can chew. Be honest with your self and take a long hard look at your bank account and the money you are bringing in and the money going out on a regular basis. When buying a condo don't forget that on top...