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Pre-Approved Triplex Conversion Opportunity Near St. Catharines University: Investment Analysis

Pre-Approved Triplex Conversion Opportunity​
Situated in the heart of St. Catharines’ coveted university district, 55 Powerview Avenue presents a unique investment opportunity that combines immediate cash flow potential with substantial value-add components. This property stands out in the Niagara Region’s competitive real estate market due to its pre-approved triplex conversion status.

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Ontario Landlord Tenant Rights Scenarios

Ontario Landlord Tenant Rights Scenarios: 2025 Expert Guide | CRESI

This comprehensive guide is based on insights from our latest Ontario Landlord Series podcast episode. Our property management experts dive deep into challenging Ontario landlord tenant rights scenarios that Greater Toronto Area landlords face daily.

Dealing with challenging Ontario landlord tenant rights scenarios? As experienced property managers in the Greater Toronto Area, we encounter common landlord-tenant situations daily. This comprehensive guide breaks down exactly what Ontario property owners need to know about their rights and responsibilities.

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Thoughts on the Handling of Non-Payment of Rent Applications at the Landlord Tenant Board

It’s time to address a critical issue — the handling of NON-PAYMENT OF RENT applications at the LANDLORD AND TENANT BOARD LTB).

Currently, the board is backlogged with 53,000 cases, and the majority of these are non-payment of rent applications (N4). According to the Landlord and Tenant Board’s 2022-2023 annual report, there were a total of 64,450 landlord applications, with 37,690 being N4 non-payment of rent applications. This is completely unacceptable! The sheer volume of these cases demonstrates a broken system that is not serving the needs of landlords or tenants, further contributing to the housing crisis in Ontario.

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How to Turn $150K Into a $200K Down Payment: A Playbook for First-Time Buyers

Buying a first home is a huge milestone,​ but for many Canadians, saving for the down payment can feel like an uphill battle. Rising home prices and borrowing costs have made this a significant challenge—but with the right strategy, there’s a way to help your clients stretch their savings further.

The Secret Weapons: RRSP and FHSA

These government programs are tailor-made for first-time buyers.

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House Prices Are Low, Now Is The Right Time To Invest In Real Estate

“Be Fearful When Others Are Greedy and Be Greedy When Others Are Fearful’ 

 ~ Warren Buffet

This quote fits in with how the state of the real estate market is going. Right now, home prices are lower and the interest rates are higher. This is causing uncertainty and some people will not buy. You can be certain in this, prices and interest rates will continue to go up and down. No market situation is forever. People will always need a roof over their heads, that is FOREVER!  

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