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What Is A Fixed vs. Variable Mortgage Rate?

You’re probably reading this because you’re in the market to borrow hundreds of thousands of dollars and you want to know more. What most people already know is: fixed rates are… fixed, and variable rates are… variable? While that is true, it's also a sign that you should read on.

Condos in Toronto

Top 5 Buildings In Liberty Village

Liberty Village is slowly but surely becoming one of Toronto’s most sought-after neighbourhoods; it’s located south of Queen St W while also being a stone’s throw away from the lake, as well as having great views of the CN tower. Here are some of the top buildings in Liberty Village.

Condos in Toronto

8 Buildings In Downtown Toronto With Two-Storey Units

Living in downtown Toronto means having to sometimes deal with limited space and constantly feeling like there’s no room to breathe. It can be quite hard to find the sweet spot between condo life in the city and detached home spaciousness - enter: two-storey units.

Pre-Construction

Latest Developments: Condo-Beach Living Coming To The East End

Coastal living is coming to the city’s East end - for beach views, top-of-the-line design, and a coveted, charming neighbourhood, Queen and Ashbridge is your go-to. The project, now starting development, is bringing a new urbanite living experience to Leslieville.

Buying

Buy With Dwelly, Save Thousands: Why We Give Back 50% Of Our Commission To Home Buyers

Re-designing the way real estate is done has been at the forefront of everything we do at Dwelly. As part of our mission to humanize real estate transactions and make the home buying process more affordable, we commit to giving Dwelly buyer clients 50% of our commission.

Pre-Construction

Assignment Sales Explained

In this article, we'll be diving deep into assignment sales; what they are, what makes them different, and the tips you need to know to in order to smooth sail your way through the assignment sale process.

Buying

The 2020 Toronto Real Estate Market in Review

It's no question that 2020 will go down in books as a world-rattling, dynamic-shifting and just plainly unprecedented year. We have seen, and continue to see, the ripples of its effects throughout many industries, one of them being real estate.

Home Buying Guide

Home Insurance Problems to Watch Out for Before Buying

Home ownership is a major milestone full of commitments and financial obligations. That’s why it’s so important to make sure you have the right house. Home insurance is pretty affordable, but it always pays to be vigilant. Check out these common home insurance pitfalls

Condos

Top 5 Reasons Why Now Is the Right Time to Buy A Condo

It’s not the right time for many things in today’s world but, if your situation permits, now is the right time to buy a condo in Toronto.

COVID19

How to Navigate an Offer Night (as a Buyer) Amidst the Pandemic

If you (or someone you know) have experienced the stomach-turning, anticipatory, back-and-forth process of placing an offer on offer night, then you can only imagine what the COVID-19 pandemic has added to the mix.

Condos

The Difference Between Home, Tenant, and Condo Insurance

Insurance is the last thing you should have to worry about as you’re moving into your new home. You wouldn’t be the first person to wonder how it works differently between houses, condos, and rental units. You’re in the right place to find out.

Condos in Toronto

Toronto Rental Rates in 2020

By now, you've likely noticed that there has been a decrease in rental prices and more options to choose from across Greater Toronto Area. This article aims to shed some light on why this is happening and what we predict will be the trend for the next coming months.

Mortgages

New Mortgage Rules effective July 1, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on many sectors of business across the Canadian economy, housing is not an exemption. The Canadian Housing and Mortgage Corporation (CHMC) has put forward new rules for mortgage default insurance applicants.

Buying

The Property Step-Ladder Strategy for Millennials

When it comes to housing affordability it's no surprise that Millennials tend to be left with the short-end of the stick but that doesn't always have to be the case. In this article, we describe one strategy, the property step-ladder.

Monitoring the Toronto Real Estate Condo Market Amid COVID-19

We hope the following information can help those looking to get in or out of the real estate market make more informed decisions. In this article we focus on market activity and stats of the downtown Toronto condo market,

Toronto

Real Estate Market Report: March 2020 & The Impact of COVID-19

Uncertainty still looms across the province, as we’re now several weeks into this unexpected pandemic. The following article provides an update regarding the housing market in March 2020.

Buying

COVID-19 & Toronto Real Estate

During these unusual times many investors, home owners, and individuals are looking for any signs that may point to what the future holds for the Greater Toronto real estate market and the overall health of the Canadian economy.

Ontario Government Strengthens Trust in Real Estate Services

The Ontario government introduced a bill proposing changes that would, if passed by the legislature, modernize rules for the Ontario real estate industry.

Condos in Toronto

New Airbnb and Short-Term Rental Regulations in Toronto

Following the decision made on November 18, 2019,new rules will be put in place that govern short-term rentals in Toronto. Here's everything you need to know about the new short-term regulations.

Buying with Dwelly - How It Works

At Dwelly, your satisfaction as a home buyer is our ultimate goal and we do not take that lightly. We've streamlined the home buying process to make it as smooth as possible and

Condos in Toronto

How Toronto's housing market just went from "high-risk" to "moderate"

For the first time since 2015, Toronto’s housing market vulnerability moved from “high risk” to “moderate” according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

Investing

Real Estate Investing 101: Top 5 Formulas

When it comes to real estate investing there are a few golden formulas that amateur and expert investors alike, refer to when evaluating a property. These golden formulas help you identify a great rental property investment from a poor one.

Waterfront Toronto moving forward on Sidewalk Labs’s smart city - with limits.

After four months of negotiations, Waterfront’s vote this week locked in terms that returned the project to its original 12-acre scale and included government control over privacy and data policy.

What is an "Offer Night"? and How to Come Out with a Winning Offer

If you've been home hunting in the greater Toronto area you might have come across the term “Offer Night”. Offer night in real estate is the evening which all interested buyers come forward and submit their best offers.

The NEW First Time Home Buyer Incentive (FTHBI) Explained.

In an attempt to assist first time home buyers with purchasing their first home, the Federal Government of Canada & the Canadian Mortgage & Housing Corporation (CMHC) have introduced a new First Time Home Buyer Incentive (FTHBI). But what exactly is this incentive?

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