HomesByLei.com https://homesbylei.com Where Dreams Come Home Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:27:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://homesbylei.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cropped-HBL-Faviconv2-32x32.png HomesByLei.com https://homesbylei.com 32 32 Step 2 to Selling Your Home: You’ve Hired a Realtor. Now What? https://homesbylei.com/step-2-to-selling-your-home-youve-hired-a-realtor-now-what-2/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:15:37 +0000 https://homesbylei.com/?p=2148 You’ve chosen a Realtor (us!). Yay! So, what’s next? Now we need to get your home ready for the market. Here’s what you need to do: 1. Complete the Paperwork Selling your home involves a lot of paperwork. Click here to download our listing packet, complete the forms, and return them to us. 2. Create […]

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]]> Navigating Toronto’s Surprising Real Estate Trends: A Guide for First-Time Home Buyers https://homesbylei.com/navigating-torontos-surprising-real-estate-trends-a-guide-for-first-time-home-buyers/ Thu, 07 Aug 2025 03:05:24 +0000 https://homesbylei.com/?p=1811 https://youtu.be/gQE54XI7SW8 In an unexpected twist, Toronto’s real estate market has seen a peculiar trend this year. Even with home prices dropping by 5.5% and mortgage rates hovering around 6%, the buying activity is buzzing like it hasn’t since 2021. If you’re waiting on the sidelines and hoping to jump into the market, understanding the dynamics […]

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]]> The Mortgage Hack Most Toronto Buyers Are Missing (That Could Save You $100,000) https://homesbylei.com/the-mortgage-hack-most-toronto-buyers-are-missing-that-could-save-you-100000/ Tue, 15 Jul 2025 03:01:31 +0000 https://homesbylei.com/?p=1786 Did you know a simple mortgage payment switch could save you over $100,000 and shave four years off your amortization—without changing your monthly budget? If you’re a Toronto home buyer or a current GTA homeowner, this post could change how you think about your mortgage forever. Let’s break it down in plain Canadian terms—backed by […]

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]]> The Ultimate Guide to Free Outdoor Activities in Toronto & the GTA This July https://homesbylei.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-free-outdoor-activities-in-toronto-and-gta-this-july/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 22:31:39 +0000 https://homesbylei.com/?p=1728 Explore Toronto’s top free outdoor spots, events, beaches, concerts, and festivals this July to enjoy summer without spending a dime

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]]> Celebrate Canada Day in the GTA: What’s Open, What’s Happening, and Where to Go https://homesbylei.com/celebrate-canada-day-in-the-gta-whats-open-where-to-go/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:02:37 +0000 https://homesbylei.com/?p=1725 Whether you’re a local or visiting for the holiday, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy Canada Day. Here’s your guide to what’s open, what’s closed, and where to find the best events across the region.

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]]> Working With A Real Estate Agent: Things You Need To Know https://homesbylei.com/working-with-a-real-estate-agent/ Fri, 27 Jun 2025 01:53:12 +0000 https://homesbylei.com/?p=1645 As of December 1, 2023, Ontario homebuyers working with a real estate agent (REALTOR®) must sign a written buyer representation agreement after choosing the agent they want to work with.

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]]> Why Are Fewer First-Time Buyers Entering the Canadian Housing Market in 2025? https://homesbylei.com/why-are-fewer-first-time-buyers-entering-the-canadian-housing-market-in-2025/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 19:39:35 +0000 https://homesbylei.com/?p=1641 If you’re navigating the housing market this year, you’re not alone. The data shows Canadians are adapting, learning, and finding new ways to make homeownership work—even in a challenging market.

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]]> Step 17 To Selling A Home: Review by Buyer’s Lawyer https://homesbylei.com/step-17-to-selling-a-home-review-by-buyers-lawyer/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:11:14 +0000 https://homesbylei.com/?p=1621 What to Expect During a Review by the Buyer’s Lawyer When a real estate agreement includes a “review by buyer’s lawyer” condition, it signals an important step in the transaction process. This period gives the buyer’s legal representative time to thoroughly examine the Agreement of Purchase and Sale (APS) and ensure all terms are fair, […]

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]]> Step 16 To Selling A Home: Fulfilling Conditions & Deadlines https://homesbylei.com/step-16-to-selling-a-home-fulfilling-conditions-deadlines/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:05:58 +0000 https://homesbylei.com/?p=1618 What to Expect During Fulfilling Conditions and Deadlines Once an offer is accepted with conditions, the transaction enters a crucial phase: the conditional period. This is when both sides work to satisfy the terms that must be met before the sale becomes firm. Here’s what you can expect during this stage, how deadlines work, and […]

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]]> Step 15 To Selling A Home: We Have An Accepted Offer, Whats Next? https://homesbylei.com/step-15-to-selling-a-home-we-have-an-accepted-offer-whats-next/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:55:01 +0000 https://homesbylei.com/?p=1615 What Happens After an Offer Is Accepted? A Step-by-Step Guide for Sellers and Buyers Congratulations—your offer has been accepted! This is a huge milestone in any real estate transaction, but it’s not the finish line just yet. Here’s what happens next, how conditions are handled, and what you need to know about deposits. 1. The […]

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