Six Major Canadian banks will allow customers to defer mortgage payments for up to six months
Mar 18th, 2020
Canadian banks move to help customers, allow deferral of mortgage payments
Team Zold in the Press
Shawn Zigelstein is a sought-after expert in the Canadian real estate market, and is often asked for the "Team Zold perspective" on current events. Stay tuned here for Team Zold's appearances in the current press!
"As Toronto housing frenzy wanes, sellers left scrambling" - Toronto Star May 2017
Soaring prices draw influx of real estate agents, but they face stiff competition" April 20 2017"Discussing the new Ontario Housing Plan with CTV News" - CTV News April 2017
"Ontario urged to act on housing as Toronto-area home prices hit record" Globe and Mail April 5 2017
"Toronto Storey Featuring Shawn Zigelstein" Toronto Storeys, March 23 2017
"John Tory worries about soaring prices in the GTA" National Newswatch March 3 2017
"National Housing Strategy focuses on affordable housing," NextHome, November 2016
"Canadian realtors already fielding calls from anxious Americans," AM640, November 2016
"Toronto home sales, prices soar again in October," CTV News, November 2016
"These are the most (and least) expensive places to live in the GTA," BuzzBuzz Home, October 2016"Bidding Wars," Global News, September 2016
"Toronto area's home sales, average prices hit record highs in August," Canadian Press, September 2016
"Ottawa tightens mortgage rules" Toronto Star, September 2016
"What To Look for When and Avoid When Buying a Home," Huffington Post, September 2016
"5 Things to Look for When Buying a Home," Next Home, September 2016
"9th Annual Royal Lepage Charity Golf Tournament," Snapd Richmond Hill, August 2016
"Global News at 5:30," Global News, August, 2016
The Bank of Canada’s rate cut could fuel the real estate market amid COVID-19
Mar 14th, 2020
The Bank of Canada slashed interest rates Friday for the second time this month, a move that came as sentiment had begun to darken in the country’s real estate market with the spread of the COVID-19 crisis.
Don't Know What To Do This March Break?
Mar 9th, 2020
March Break can be slightly nerve-wracking… how are you going to keep the kids entertained all week? Here is a list of some ideas to keep everyone busy and happy, without breaking the bank!
Toronto Home Sales Soar In February
Mar 4th, 2020
Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area reached 7,256 last month, according to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board, a 46-per-cent increase over February last year, when activity hit a decade low because of stricter mortgage rules and the foreign buyers tax.
How to Sell Your Home Faster!
Feb 11th, 2020
It may be cold and snowy outside, but don’t let the winter blues get in the way of you selling your home! With the correct presentation, marketing, and pricing, you can expect an offer in no time – regardless of the season. Take a look at these four simple steps to sell your home faster!
Toronto real estate market bucks seasonal slowdown as home sales jump 15 per cent in January
Feb 6th, 2020
Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area reached 4,581 last month, according to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board, a 15-per-cent increase over January last year, when activity slowed because of tougher borrowing rules, higher interest rates and a 15-per-cent tax on foreign buyers of real estate.