Mortgages - Paul Bendavid Real Estate

What is MLS?

In Canada real estate listings through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is crucial to your success. The MLS serves as the central hub were real estate professionals list properties for sale, making it a cornerstone...

Avoiding Common Pitfalls

Buying or selling a home in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) presents unique challenges and opportunities. The GTA is a diverse and dynamic real estate market, encompassing Toronto and its surrounding regions, each with its...

GTA Housing Market Update – 2024

The latest data from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) paints a picture of a cooling housing market in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) amidst notable changes in sales and pricing trends. Sales Activity...

Credit Scores and Their Influence

One of the most pivotal factors influencing your ability to secure a mortgage and favourable terms is your credit score. Your credit score serves as a numeric representation of your creditworthiness, gauged from various financial...

Recent Update on the Florida Real Estate Market

The Florida real estate market remains dynamic with several notable trends and developments shaping buying, selling, and investing opportunities across the state. Whether you’re a homeowner, investor, or prospective buyer, staying informed about the latest...

GTA Condo Mortgages

GTA condo enthusiasts and prospective homebuyers! Today, I want to delve into the recent developments in condo mortgages in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) of Canada. As a seasoned realtor deeply entrenched in the local...

Virtual Staging vs. Traditional Staging

Selling your home in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) presents an exciting opportunity, but it also comes with critical decisions, such as whether to opt for traditional staging or embrace the innovative approach of virtual...

Bank of Canada’s Interest Rate Cut

The Bank of Canada recently lowered its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.75%, the first cut in over four years. This decision could be the signal that many potential...

Spring Home-Buying Season Faces Delays Due to Mortgage Rate Hikes

Introduction An unexpected rise in mortgage rates has slowed down the spring home-buying season, making homes less affordable and stalling the market. While sales of new homes are doing well, existing home sales, which dominate...

GTA Housing Market Update

Many potential homebuyers in Toronto are eagerly waiting for the Bank of Canada to cut interest rates, hoping it will make mortgages more affordable. Experts believe, if the Bank of Canada starts cutting rates quickly...