A look into the future of Toronto’s real estate market. With a global pandemic raging across the world, the future is uncertain. In this article, we analyse different sources to predict what may become of Toronto’s real estate market. By no means is it certain, but perhaps its not all doom and gloom.
In co-ownership, complete strangers can come together and purchase a home. Whether you’ve known someone for years or only met them yesterday, a co-ownership group needs to foster and build trust to be able to successfully purchase a house together. In this article, we go through some of GoCo’s activities to help groups come together and get on the same page and set them up for success.
Covid-19 has shed light on many different facets of life that we rarely looked at in normal times. The fact of the matter is that the global pandemic has turned all of our lives upside down and it is time to really look and assess what we need in our lives, particularly how we live and interact with others. Social distancing is the new norm going forward until the world has this contagious virus under control.
We have reached Step 4 in our series on the Steps to Co-Ownership. Previously, we have discussed how to find your partners and creating your group in Step 1, how to create a financial model in Step 2, and how to create house rules in Step 3. In Step 4, we will discuss everything surrounding a co-ownership legal agreement.
Co-ownership is a great way to create and foster your own community through co-operative real estate. We at GOCO are constantly advocating the versatility and benefits of co-ownership and how you can use it to define and choose your lifestyle in your home. Here are five great ways to live sustainably and have a more green and eco-conscious lifestyle through co-ownership
It might be difficult to envision in the current climate but Toronto’s downtown neighbourhoods were once open to all manner of people looking to purchase their own homes. Unfortunately, the real estate market has changed over the years and numerous factors have led us to the new state of the market. In this blog post, we take a look at Toronto’s history in real estate and how it has changed over the decades.
Are you thinking of buying a house? Are you dreaming of that perfect home that you and your family will grow and live in, sharing perfect memories together? Are you curious about co-ownership and think it’s a good fit for you? Before you jump straight onto realtor.ca to browse listings and envision your dream property, there are important steps to take especially if you are considering Co-Ownership. This is the first piece in a series where we will break down the co-ownership process into 5 key steps that every group of partners has to go through in order to co-operatively purchase their home. In this article, we’ll take you through the first and most important step of all: finding your partners.
The coveted milestone of owning a house can seem like an unattainable goal especially in a city like Toronto. Even if you’ve found some good partners to co-own a house, there’s still plenty to do before any of you get your hands on the keys. There’s a thousand and one tips on buying your first home. Everyone knows about having good credit, income and a substantial down payment but what about the lesser-known intangible tips? Something as simple as being positive and emotionally intelligent may just be able to help you afford a house.
