Deposits in Ontario: How Much, Who Holds It, and What Happens If You Walk
There is no statutory deposit amount in Ontario. Here is what is normal at the top end, where the money actually sits, and what the courts do with it if a deal fails.
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Ceiling Height and Natural Light: The Two Features Money Cannot Retrofit
Almost everything in a house can be changed. Ceiling height and natural light largely cannot. That is precisely why buyers at the top of the market pay so much for them.
Assignment Sales in Toronto: The HST Trap and the Flipping Rule
Since 7 May 2022, GST/HST applies to the entire assignment price on new housing — including the deposit you get back. Add the 365-day flipping rule and an assignment can be far more expensive than it looks.
Lot Frontage, Depth and Shape: The Quiet Driver of Luxury Home Value
Two identical houses on different lots can differ by millions. Frontage, usable depth, shape and what the bylaws allow you to do with the land are the quiet variables that decide top-end value.
Toronto’s Record Home Sales: What the Biggest Deals Tell You About Value
The biggest sales in Toronto are not random. Look at the 2025 and 2026 record list and four patterns appear — land, ravine, address and irreplaceability. Here is the list and what it teaches.
How Many $3 Million Homes Actually Sell in Toronto Each Year?
People assume the Toronto luxury market is enormous. In the first four months of 2026 there were 300 sales above $3 million in the entire GTA and 62 above $5 million. Here is what those numbers mean when you are pricing a house.
Who Is the Best Realtor in Brampton? An Honest Way to Decide
No agent can prove they are the best in Brampton, and one who claims it is telling you about their marketing. Five tests that actually separate them.
Who Is the Best Realtor in Mississauga? An Honest Way to Decide
No agent can prove they are the best in Mississauga, and one who claims it is telling you about their marketing. Five tests that actually separate them.