A&A Real Estate Solutions

07/12/2018

We're good!

Underlying trends show that Canada is avoiding significant risk of a U.S.-style meltdown

29/11/2018

Another industry to add to London.

A food industry giant plans to open a $660-million plant in London that will bring nearly 1,500 jobs to the city.

28/11/2018

Hot Market, but still affordable... relatively

Despite surging home prices across the province, the London region still has some of the most affordable real estate in southern Ontario, according to new research.

19/11/2018

The hot stay hot! No slowing down in sight...

Aside from being a seller’s market, London is also becoming a landlord’s one, with the vacancy rate in the city sitting at an 18-year low and average rents continuing to increase.

15/11/2018

Might change the borrowing game for mortgages when/if it rolls out in Canada.

Can you have a good credit score even if you don't have a credit card? Soon, the answer could be yes.

12/11/2018

Something is happening....

TD made the key changes on Tuesday, joining a small number of other lenders, including Royal Bank of Canada, in applying this new policy

24/10/2018

Something to think about. How are these millionaires being made? What medium are they using?

The number of millionaires in Canada will jump by more than half in the next five years, a faster growth rate than other developed countries like the U.S., according to a new wealth report from banking giant Credit Suisse.

17/10/2018

Stress test was a means to cool down the real estate market while at the expense of pushing the majority of people back into the rental market. As more people require a higher income or more savings, we end up with a cycle of even less rental supply and inflated rent prices.

Canadian mortgage industry leaders say a recently toughened stress test is making it more difficult for young people and newcomers to the country to buy homes.

15/10/2018

Don't blame us!

Haider-Moranis Bulletin: A deep-dive into Toronto housing data should dispel some myths that have fuelled disdain for investors who make renting possible

12/10/2018

Chaos is coming.... to a theater near you...

In most cases, probably not, but the disclosure of such information is a decision that a seller needs to make... Read more »

11/10/2018

Some stats for Sept from one of our favorite brokerages!

10/10/2018

Mortgage rule changes for people with equity

OSFI says some mortgage approvals still depend too much on the amount of equity in a home, and not enough on whether loans can actually be paid back

10/10/2018

Do first and think later?

More than a year after the Fair Rental Act was introduced, rent control is back in the spotlight with new research suggesting it's doing more harm than good

09/10/2018

Thoughts?

Many 20- and 30-somethings are finding it difficult to live in expensive cities, even if the opportunities and nightlife are still there.

08/10/2018

Time to get into the game now!

Despite deteriorating housing affordability across the country, buying a home is still the more affordable option when compared to renting.

28/09/2018

It's good to see that London's job market is still strong and growing despite all the things happening with politics and the world. London definitely can be seen as a hub for business and economic growth.

It’s the personal touch that drew Michael Chambon to the job fair.

27/09/2018

The middle one is hard....

Success is...

26/09/2018

Mindset is the key player in everything.

The other day a friend of mine approached me excitedly, saying, "I found the house of my dreams. It's in foreclosure and the bank will sell it to me for a great price."

25/09/2018

Give way for some more economical growth for London!

Gateway Casinos and Entertainment is officially on the road to having room to grow. Whether the casino giant will grow in the Western Fair District or not, is an open question.

24/09/2018

Don't go overboard with the renos!

Initially, they don't seem like mistakes.

19/09/2018

Another example why condominium is not a good investment for real estate investors.

A new condominium development in the City of Vaughan has been cancelled, leaving more than 1000 buyers in limbo, according to a letter obtained by CTV News Toronto.

13/09/2018

Don't let your disability hold you back.

This made my day!

12/09/2018

Taxes are what the government uses to incentivise particular actions for business owners. Alter your business models to align with the government's direction to take advantage of any tax code changes.

The takeaway for this article is:
"The rich understand that tax laws encourage certain behaviors and reward them for taking action. I wrote about this in detail a while back, “Are you doing what the tax code wants?”

As the new tax law pushed through by Trump comes into effect, I’m starting to see a number of articles pop up around who it’s benefiting and how.

11/09/2018

London city plans are both a blessing and a curse.

The 18-storey apartment tower planned for the corner of Wellington and Grey streets drew both criticism and excitement from neighbours at a public meeting on Monday night.

08/09/2018

Surprised?

Mainland Chinese buyers are expected to snap up an increasing amount of overseas real estate this year.

05/09/2018

London market is not cooling down at all. Makes it that much harder to buy.

What if you had a seller’s market, but not enough home owners wanting to sell?That’s the dilemma London-area realtors have faced for months, and nobody can say how long the vicious circ…

06/12/2017

The Bank of Canada stuck with its trend-setting interest rate Wednesday _ but it offered fresh, yet cautious, warnings to Canadians that increases are likely on the way

30/11/2017

26/10/2017

The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 1 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 1/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 3/4 per cent.