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By Ilan Joseph, Broker, ABR®, e-PRO®, AMP® | © All rights reserved BrokerBay data showing signs that things are heading back to “normal” across the Toronto Real Estate Board. BrokerBay is a software used by real estate brokerages to track showings, listings and transactions in real time. The charts below show a positive change that could indicate […]

Using the equity in your home means utilizing the money that has grown as a result of your homes increased value, which can be used to invest in real estate. Can you use the equity in your home for real estate investments? Property is undoubtedly a beneficial investment. Still, people dream of growing their property portfolio […]

With Toronto’s luxury condos offering a broad range of amenities that rival a country club, the shift to luxury condos by boomers has driven demand for luxury condo residences to record high pricing. With Toronto’s luxury condos offering a broad range of amenities that rival a country club, the shift to luxury condos by boomers […]

The Monday Negotiation Minute Why is trust important in a negotiation? Research in the social sciences has taught us that we respond to others in a similar way we feel we’re being treated. When others show us respect and kindness, we’re more likely to treat them the same. If they are cooperative during a negotiation, […]

The Monday Negotiation Minute Focus on interests, not positions.  Your chances of negotiating a deal you’re happy with can get a major boost if you focus on underlying interests, rather than who should get their way. Breaking things down into basic needs, wants and motivations will highlight new ways forward to reaching the negotiated outcome […]

Average rents across Toronto will increase by as much as 11% in 2019, according to the National Rent Report. Several Greater Toronto Area (GTA) municipalities are among the most expensive rental markets in Canada, with Oakville and Vaughan the highest among the suburban markets, and Toronto neighbourhoods of Etobicoke, North York and East York topping […]

By Ilan Joseph, Broker, ABR®, e-PRO®, AMP® | © All rights reserved When it comes to negotiating with the enemy, don’t simply react on the basis of emotion. Instead, it’s important to think through whether it even makes sense to negotiate. In real estate, the “enemy” can mean the opposing side of the transaction; a buyer or […]

How taking a step back helped me to move forward  By Ilan Joseph, Broker | © All rights reserved With daylight savings upon us, I thought about the many times in my life that taking a step back has helped me to move forward, personally and in business. Stepping out of our norm and doing things differently […]

By Ilan Joseph, Broker, ABR®, e-PRO®, AMP® | © All rights reserved Follow @TopTorontoAgent   OUR TOP FIVE EXPERT TIPS:   #1. EARLY ACCESS Similar to the Stock Market, the Toronto Condo Market has initial public offerings (IPOs) or New Product Launches. These launches are held in stages, targeted to exclusive groups and offered at different price points at […]

By Ilan Joseph, Broker, ABR®, e-PRO®, AMP® | © All rights reserved Follow @TopTorontoAgent First-time home buyers can now get $4,000 off their new home purchase New Ontario LTT Rebate As of January 1st, 2017, the Ontario government has increased the land transfer tax rebate for first-time home buyers from $2,000 to $4,000. Effectively, this means that […]

Ilan Joseph Voted Best Real Estate Team in Thornhill / Vaughan From YorkRegion.com With a track record of success that spans over 13 years, including 1700+ homes sold and over $1 billion worth of real estate traded to date, it’s no wonder the Ilan Joseph Real Estate Team finds themselves in the top one per […]

By Ilan Joseph, Broker, ABR®, e-PRO®, AMP® | © All rights reserved Follow @TopTorontoAgent Back in the early 2000’s, you could walk through Liberty Village and see abandoned buildings from Toronto’s industrial age. Buildings that manufactured military supplies, steel, toys and even candy. In fact, Liberty Village was one of Toronto’s oldest settlements, dating back to the late […]

By Ilan Joseph, Broker, ABR®, e-PRO®, AMP® | © All rights reserved Follow @TopTorontoAgent Something from nothing. CityPlace Toronto is a wildly successful downtown Toronto condo community built by Concord Adex Developments starting in 2001. The area was absolutely deserted west of Spadina at the turn of the millennium and is now a beautiful and vibrant, pedestrian friendly […]

By Ilan Joseph, Broker, ABR®, e-PRO®, AMP® | © All rights reserved Follow @TopTorontoAgent There are plenty of reasons to love Toronto, but claiming it the best city in the world is something that some might sit back and laugh at. Thankfully for Torontonians, claiming to be from the best city in the world is actually more fact […]

There is more to selling real estate than just showcasing homes. Ilan Joseph and his team of real estate agents know the importance of portraying their Toronto, Vaughan and Thornhill real estate listings in the best possible light which is why they are introducing homeowners to the top 5 kitchen ideas for 2015. Shelving A […]

Prior to purchasing Toronto, Thornhill or Vaughan real estate, it’s necessary to consider certain factors such as the type of home that you would like to purchase, what features it should have, what mortgage you qualify for, and how much you can afford. The buying process can be overwhelming, especially for first time buyers who […]

October 23, 2014 Vaughan real estate agent, Ilan Joseph predicts that this autumn, the real estate market is going to gain speed. According to recent statistics, the average price that homes sold for in August was approximately $546,303, an increase of 9% over last year. Moreover, detached homes sold for an average transaction price of […]

By Ilan Joseph, Broker, ABR®, e-PRO®, AMP® | © All rights reserved Follow @TopTorontoAgent Toronto Real Estate Market Update Sales and prices continued to climb in September with the Toronto Real Estate Board reporting over 8,000 transactions throughout the month, an 11% gain over september 2013. Year over year price increase for september was 7.7% with an […]

New in Toronto & Vaughan Did you know? The number of homes selling for over $2M increased by 38% so far this year (Jan-Aug). Homes selling for over $1M saw a 40% increase in the number of sales over last year. The luxury real estate market in 2014 has been very active.   Watch Out For These Pitfalls […]

In August 2014, the real estate market was up almost 9% from the previous year. Housing statistics have shown that there is more demand for housing than there are homes available in the Greater Toronto Area. Ilan Joseph, as a real estate agent in Thornhill, hopes to aid customers when making real estate offers and […]

By Ilan Joseph, Broker, ABR®, e-PRO®, AMP® | © All rights reserved Follow @TopTorontoAgent The City of Vaughan, best known as the home of Canada’s Wonderland, is a far-cry from what it used to be. The city that surrounds Canada’s renowned theme park used to comprise mostly of farmland, with little valuable real estate to be found. […]

Prior to the nineties, many Canadians lived their lives without the use of the internet. Today, the internet has grown at an exponential rate and it is rare to find a household in North America without a computer and internet access. Canadians use internet for all their needs from ordering pizza, watching television shows, and […]

By Ilan Joseph, Broker, ABR®, e-PRO®, AMP® | TopTorontoAgent.ca May 7, 2014 | © All rights reserved Follow @TopTorontoAgent ILANS WARNING: Do NOT hire the Ilan Joseph Real Estate Team if: You’re looking for a yes man.Those of you who know me and have worked with my team understand that we’re here to ensure you reach all […]

By Ilan Joseph, Broker, ABR®, e-PRO®, AMP® | TopTorontoAgent.ca April 14, 2014 | © All rights reserved Follow @TopTorontoAgent The current economic situation has urged people to cut down their financial expenses any way they possibly can. When it comes to purchasing a residential property in Vaughan, who wouldn’t want to save huge amounts on the actual […]

By Ilan Joseph, Broker, ABR®, e-PRO®, AMP® | TopTorontoAgent.ca March 3, 2014 | © All rights reserved Follow @TopTorontoAgent With prices soaring to new heights throughout Toronto, Vaughan and the GTA, here is a breakdown of where you’ll find not only the most expensive homes, but also the most affordable homes in the GTA. The most expensive […]

Vaughan, ON – A real estate agent in Thornhill is necessary for anyone that is considering selling a home and The Ilan Joseph team has the reputation as being one of the top brokers in the city for their passion for real estate and experience and knowledge that has been gained through helping hundreds of […]

Selling real estate in Thornhill is becoming increasingly popular as the selling market north of Toronto is thriving. Selling real estate in Thornhill can be accomplished quickly and sellers can achieve the best price for their property when they choose realtors that are expert at selling homes in the GTA. Selling a home through a […]