Academy

Empowering Clients:
Ava's Exclusive Training for Confident Real Estate Decisions

Gain market insights and property expertise to make informed choices and avoid regrets.
Building Definitions

Pros and Cons of pre-construction projects

When buying a pre-construction property, dealing with a builder and their complex legal agreements can be overwhelming without the right guidance and expertise.
Legal Advice

Canada Has Banned Foreign Buyers For 2 Years

Non-citizens and foreign commercial enterprises are banned from buying Canadian homes, with a $10,000 fine for violations.
Mortgage Guide

Down Payments: 5% vs 20%

When purchasing a home, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is the size of your down payment.  In Canada, the minimum amount required...
Seniors Retirement

What is a reverse mortgage?

In Canada, a reverse mortgage is a type of loan that is secured against your principal residence. This financing solution gives you access to tax-free..
Building Definitions

Detached VS Detached house

Linked House is a type of house whereby the homes above ground appear to be detached, but they share a common wall in the basement or...
Building Definitions

What is a condo townhouse?

When you purchase a condo townhouse, you own the individual unit you live in, but not the exterior. The outside of your unit and common....
Seller / Buyer Guide

You don’t have enough Down Payment?

With the homebuyer’s plan, buyers can withdraw funds from their Registered Retirement Savings Plans. Under this plan, you can get funds up to ...
Tenant / Landlord

Ontario Caps 2023 Rent Increase Guideline Below Inflation at 2.5 Percent

How much can rent increase in Ontario 2022?  The increase was 1.2% in 2022 In Ontario, rent increases are governed by strict guidelines set by the province...
Seller / Buyer Guide, Tax Guide

Are You A First Time Home Buyer?

What is Ontario Land Transfer Tax Rebate First-time homebuyers in Ontario can qualify for a rebate equal to the full amount of their land transfer...
Seller / Buyer Guide

First Time Home Buyer Series / Down payment

What is The first-time home buyer incentiveA new program helps to make homeownership more affordable. This program  helps qualified first-time homebuyers reduce their monthly mortgage payments...
Seniors Retirement

What is title fraud?

Title fraud is when a fraudster steals your identity and forges documents to either re-mortgage your home and walk away with the proceeds, or to...
Tax Guide

What is Capital Gains Tax and how it is calculated?

Title fraud is when a fraudster steals your identity and forges documents to either re-mortgage your home and walk away with the proceeds, or to...
Seniors Retirement

What are my Income Resources after Retirement?

Government through OAS (Old Age Security) , C/QPP( Canada Pension Plan ), and low-income benefits Employer who may provide a pension plan, group...
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