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04-21-2013, 07:41 PM
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hi there!
My husband is looking to relocate to toronto for work, and I am wondering what suburb would be great to live in. We are looking to spend about 300k on a house and of course I know Toronto is super expensive! is this even possible?? Of course we are happy to live in the suburbs
Thanks so much
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04-21-2013, 07:44 PM
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How long are you willing to commute? The best option is probably the eastern suburbs of Pickering, Ajax and Whitby.
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04-22-2013, 09:49 AM
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Toronto is expensive, but nowhere near "super-expensive".
under $300K you can buy a 3 bedroom house in Scarborough east of Markham Road, or further east outside the city like King of Kensington said, or in Brampton.
Yes, I think east Scarborough, Pickering/Ajax and Brampton are your best bets. Of course the farther you go, the more house you buy, but it won't be Toronto.
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04-22-2013, 11:54 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TOkidd
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true.
Scarborough is cheap, but not that cheap.
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04-22-2013, 12:07 PM
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Location: Toronto, ON
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denisegoetzinger
hi there!
My husband is looking to relocate to toronto for work, and I am wondering what suburb would be great to live in. We are looking to spend about 300k on a house and of course I know Toronto is super expensive! is this even possible?? Of course we are happy to live in the suburbs
Thanks so much
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Why not rent something until you get the lay of the land? The costs of selling and/or moving after a year or two would be significant should you decide another area or neighborhood is more suitable. Renting gives you a chance to let your downpayment grow while you explore and get settled.
We also recently sold our home and relocated to TO due to a job transfer but are leasing a condo until (a) we figure out where we want to be for at least the next 5-10 years and (b) we get a sense of how much the real estate market is going to correct.
Just an option to consider. I know home ownership is as much an emotional decision as it is a financial one. But renting might give you the opportunity to live closer to the city (and the office) instead of being forced to the outer burbs, where commuting just might make your experience more stressful and less fulfilling. |
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04-22-2013, 02:04 PM
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Location: Toronto
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^^^^Sound advice.
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04-22-2013, 04:21 PM
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Thanks so much!
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