I spend a lot of time sharing stories about downsizing, but another option as we grow older is to age in place. According to an article about aging in place by Jennifer Legge, a Yale study “revealed that persons with a positive attitude toward aging lived on average 7.5 years longer than those who feared […]
Finding a good and reliable tenant for your rental or investment property in the Greater Toronto Area isn’t always easy. It can be a time-consuming task, but there are several things you can do to help you find the perfect tenant. The most important thing to start with is making yourself familiar with the local […]
INGREDIENTS Vegetable oil (for frying) 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 12 ounces chilled Pilsner, lager-style beer, or club soda Zucchini blossoms (stamens removed; about 2 dozen) Sea salt Directions: In a large pot, heat about 2″ oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350°. […]
This zucchini bread studded with walnuts and currants (or chocolate chips, if you prefer) is a great way to use up your summer zucchini. INGREDIENTS 3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off 2-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3 large eggs 1-3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 […]
Buying an investment property in Vaughan can be a very smart choice if you have the capital and the capacity to do so. Investing in real estate with the intention of renting it out is a long-term venture and can yield great financial returns. Apart from the money invested, you’ll need to have the will […]
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic still lingering in Canada, this can still be an ideal time to enter into real estate investment, especially Greater Toronto Area condominiums. The average price for a Toronto condo in January, 1996 was $133,600 while in May of 2020 it had reached $578,280 for an appreciation of approximately 332 percent […]
Investing in Toronto real estate can be a profitable venture if done properly. Here are five smart strategies to help you reach your financial goals. Buying and Holding The goal here is to purchase a rental property for as low as possible and hold onto it long-term. In this scenario, the tenants will gradually […]
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