Monday, October 16, 2023 / by Evelyn Lopes
Buying a Home With Friends or Family | Joint Home Ownership: A Smart Move or a Risky Gamble?
In the highly competitive and costly real estate market of Toronto GTA, the dream of owning a home can often seem out of reach. With soaring home prices, many individuals and families are exploring alternative options to make homeownership a reality. One such option that has gained attention is joint home ownership, where friends or family members come together to purchase a property. Is this type of ownership a smart move in getting into the ever increasingly expensive real estate market or is it a risky gamble? More and more people are partnering with friends and more and more parents are helping their children get into the market by purchasing, lending or co-signing for a mortgage. Knowledge is key, Read on to learn more and determine if this is the right move for you. In an attempt to alleviate the entry into the high cost of real estate in the Toronto GTA area, including communities in Caledon, Orangeville, Erin, Mississauga, Brampton, Halton Hills, Alliston and Guel ...