Canada’s largest markets saw a surge in homebuying demand in November, driven in part by buyers trying to secure mortgages before next year’s expected interest rate hikes. That’s keeping upward pressure on home prices, according to the latest monthly reports from some of the key regional real estate boards. Anticipated Bank of Canada rate hikes […]
What can be done to create greater equilibrium in the G.T.A housing market? Facilitating greater and affordable supply is unquestionably the desired panacea. Numerous media outlets repeatedly insist that > 60% of senior homeowners would prefer to continue to live in their present residence. Perhaps, if the federal and provincial governments could create a home […]
This week, the newly re-elected liberal government announced its very own housing plan. Eligible families will be able to claim a 15% tax credit up to $50,000 and be provided $7,500 in support of home renovations designed for in-laws and family members. Additionally, a $4 billion Housing Accelerator Fund was announced so that municipalities can mitigate development […]
Accurate Appraisals is proud to introduce their next generation of appraisers: Alex, Lillian, Matthew, Krystal and David. These intrepid individuals are all working towards a CRA or AACI designation. When quality work matters, these investigative mined professional have few equals!
Police looking for 3 suspects after man beaten in homophobic attack at Toronto Islands The month of June is pride month. Many of us are simply stunned that during this month of universal love that such a heinous assault has not solicited greater social commentary and subsequent outrage. It is inevitable that much about our […]
Most sellers are elated at the prospect of dozens of buyers financially genuflecting on their doorstep. Most buyers are either self medicating or seriously considering some derivative due to the stress involved with the inherent blind bidding process. How much is enough? 5% over? 25% over? Even higher? This is but one of […]
Mass vaccinations are on the way, but we have not reached the end yet. Although it may look like the end is in sight, we must not get complacent but continue to persevere through these trying times. Those that are eligible to receive vaccine are encouraged to do so. Accurate Appraisals would like to extend our warmest and most sincere salutations to […]
While there may not be a parade this year we are hoping the luck of the Irish will help banish covid! With everyone doing their part in following covid protocols by next year we hope St. Patrick’s day will once again look like this:
Check out the Appraisal Institute of Canada’s Smile 2021 photo contest! Smile 2021 Post a photo that brings you joy or puts a smile on your face! The winning photo will receive a $100 gift card! The photo contest submission deadline […]
Ontario is nearing 4,000 new COVID-19 cases per day with growth accelerating and reaching over 7% on the worst days. Daily mortality rates are expected to increase from 50 to 100 deaths per day between now and the end of February. See the government’s projections here: Update on COVID-19 Projections Sadly it has taken a pandemic for some […]