Helpful Tools and Resources
Mortgage Calculator
Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your mortgage payment. Enter the asking price and the annual interest rate and the length of amortization (typically 25 years in Canada, but you could have a 5 or 10 year mortgage).

CMHC Calculator
A CMHC mortgage is a high ratio mortgage. CMHC-approved buyers may purchase property with as little as 5% down payment. Many factors will be considered when getting this form of loan. Enter the purchase price and your down payment to roughly calculate this mortgage.

Land Transfer Tax Calculator
Calculate the land transfer tax in Toronto including Toronto and Ontario tax or see the difference as a first time buyer. Enter the purchase price and then click the box if you are first time buyer or buying in Toronto. If not leave them both blank.

Rent vs. Buy Calculator
Why rent when you could buy a home? Fill in this table to see the difference. It is time to buy. Enter as much information as you can in the fields.

 

 

Links for Your Real Estate Search

The go-to internet research tool for searching for homes in Ontario.
Learn more about the different neighbourhoods in Toronto.
Narrow down your search using Toronto Real Estate Board districts.
Narrow down your search with the use of postal codes.
A handy site with resources for Buyers and Sellers.
Some helpful resources from Re/Max, including Re/Max’s Buyer’s Guide and Seller’s Guide.
This site lets you search for the Toronto District public schools in your residential area.
Search for Toronto Catholic schools in your neighbourhood.
A search engine that allows you to search an address and find the nearby schools, restaurants, grocery stores and more in the neighbourhood.
A great tool for mapping property and planning routes.
Canadian Mortgage information
More information on Mortgages
Toronto neighbourhood demographic maps
List of costs for home repairs and improvements in 2009.
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