Jeswin Jacob Real Estate

10/08/2023

Are London's skyrocketing rental rates finally cooling? (Possibly)
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A new market snapshot shows that London's average apartment rents stayed relatively steady in August, with slower year-over-year growth than many other Canadian cities. This could indicate that the skyrocketing rental rates in London may be cooling.

10/07/2023

Removing barriers to build more homes, faster in London, Ontario
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The Government of Canada is working with the City of London, Ontario to increase the housing supply and make life more affordable for Canadians. A $74 million agreement has been reached to fast-track the creation of over 2000 housing units over the next three years and encourage apartment building a...

10/01/2023

Canada's Housing Crisis: A Glimpse into London, Ont.'s Challenges
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The housing crisis in Canada is being felt acutely in the city of London, Ontario, which serves as a microcosm of the problem. To address this, the federal government has invested $74 million into the city's housing initiatives. This, along with changes to local zoning rules, is expected to create 2...

09/30/2023

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

09/30/2023

Read all about it: Canada's housing supply gap, a disturbing report on climate change in Ontario, and 2,000 new homes for London
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According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Ontario has the largest housing-supply shortfall of all Canadian provinces, with 1.48 million units. To bring affordability back to the housing market, Canada needs to build 3.5 million more homes by 2030. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announ...

09/29/2023

1 year into London's crackdown on short term rentals, owners continue to dodge licensing fee
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The City of London requires all short-term rental operators to obtain a $175 license, but only a quarter of those listed on Airbnb have done so. 98 fines have been issued to unlicensed operators, and 32 applications have been rejected. London Police have charged a man after a hidden camera was found...

09/28/2023

Mastering Home Pricing: Effective Tips for Canadian Sellers

09/27/2023

Guide to Getting a Reverse Mortgage in Ontario
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Reverse mortgages are a type of loan that allow homeowners over the age of 55 to access the equity in their homes without selling or refinancing the property. This loan allows up to 55% of the home's value to be borrowed and the amount is tax-free. The loan does not need to be repaid until the homeo...

09/26/2023

Find out if it's time to sell your home
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09/25/2023

Delayed but Inevitable: Ontario's Market Outlook

09/24/2023

Funding for affordable housing in London, Ont.
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The city of London, Ontario has announced a $16.5 million investment to build a 42 unit, three-storey, barrier-free building in the Old South neighbourhood. The federal government is providing $8.8 million and the city is providing the remaining $7.8 million. This is part of a larger Rapid Housing I...

09/23/2023

Canada and Ontario to build affordable homes in London
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The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, and the City of London have come together to invest over $8 million in Joan's Place, a project that will provide 35 new affordable housing units in London, Ontario. Eight of these units will be fully accessible and the project is designed to prior...