Home » Addy Saeed (page 3)

Addy Saeed

The happiness project – 3 things or more

I was stressed this morning at the doctors’ office getting tests done and while reading a magazine came across an article about happiness and the author made some points that hit home for me. While I was worried and sad as I’ve been having some health issues and the doctor hasn’t been able to figure out what’s wrong, I became happy …

Read More »

Investment properties available

I’ve been getting a lot of questions from our viewers for properties that I’m currently working on. Here’s a small list of properties that are currently available that you can inquire with me about: 8 Unit building in Scarborough listed for $1,499,000 Development property to build 34 unit building in Barrie 14 Unit building in Oshawa with 5.5% cap rate …

Read More »

Toronto Real Estate year in review – 2015

TORONTO, January 18, 2016 — Today, The Toronto Real Estate Board launched its ground-breaking Market Year in Review & Outlook report at an event in Toronto. “After a record year for home sales in 2015, another strong year is forecast for transactions reported through TREB’s MLS® System in 2016.  Between 96,500 and 105,000 home sales are expected to be reported …

Read More »

Market watch for Toronto Real Estate in December 2015

TORONTO, January 6, 2016 — The second best sales result on record for December capped off a record year for TREB MLS® home sales in the GTA. Toronto Real Estate Board President Mark McLean announced that there were 4,945 sales reported in December bringing the 2015 calendar year total to 101,299 – a substantial 9.2 per cent increase compared to …

Read More »

Out of the office and in Brazil

I love travelling!   I had taken an amazing trip last winter where I spent time backpacking through Philippines and decided that I need to do this more often. It’s 2016, a new year and I’m heading out again for a backpacking trip to Brazil. Brazil has an amazing carnival in February of every year which is going to be …

Read More »

Couple of investment properties for sale

I get the questions a lot about what’s currently for sale that I’m working on.  Here’s a quick list for anyone interested in finding out what I’m currently working on.  How can I help you find what you’re looking for?  

Read More »

Investment and development opportunity in Junction

Buy and Rent financial review Detailed Review along with option of redevelopment We just listed an amazing property in the Junction area in Toronto that has a lot of opportunities available for the right buyer. It’s an investment or development development property depending on what you are looking to do with it. Purchase it today, rent it out and collect …

Read More »

Real Estate Projections for Ontario in Relation to Alberta and the US

Last week, I sat down with Don Campbel, Founder and Senior Analyst at the Real Estate Investment Network, to ask him some pressing questions relating to real estate projections in Ontario with relation to Alberta and the US. Don provided very interesting insights — you can read the exchange below. Addy: What do you project for Toronto in terms of …

Read More »

MLS vs Exclusive Listing: What’s the difference?

Recently I was asked an interesting question about the difference between an MLS vs Exclusive listing. Below, I will try and differentiate between the two for you. The MLS — also a multiple listing system or multiple listings service — is a platform where properties for sale and rent can be listed and viewed by all participating brokers. Here, the …

Read More »

CMHC Increase in Mortgage Default Insurance

Last week the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp (CMHC) announced an increase in its mortgage default insurance applicable to Buyers who pay less than 10% of the downpayment while purchasing a property. This increase is set to come into effect as of June 1st and does not apply to mortgages currently insured by the CMHC. What is Mortgage Insurance? Much …

Read More »