Dan Papadapoulis's (homeequitytoronto) Blog

There is no perfect formula to start a real estate business, say many entrepreneurs. You can sometimes give the best advice to small businesses by challenging your own thinking. We recently spoke with several successful businesspeople and asked for their tips and advice on starting a business.Tip...

Managers and leaders of organizations are exploring the best way to conduct hybrid and in-person work. They want to make their offices as welcoming as possible, while also maximizing the time spent in the office for collaboration activities. It's a good time to think outside the box.Lori Blair, t...

Mortgage brokers' toolkits include a section on fraud prevention. This is a good thing.According to Michael McPhee with Haywood Hunt & Associates, a private investigation agency with office in Toronto, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has processed over 63,000 reports of fraud in 2023, leading to s...

It is a journey full of challenges, opportunities and challenges. But to do so requires money. You can use the equity in your home to fund a new business. It is important to know both the pros and cons.In the last two years, home equity loans have grown in popularity as the value of property has ...

As organizations navigate the balance between in-person and hybrid work, leaders are exploring how to make office spaces more inviting and how to best utilize time spent on-site for collaboration. Amid this reflection on when, where, and how work should happen, it's the perfect opportunity to con...

We recently spoke with Mississauga Family Lawyer Malerie Rose of Rose Family Law to get an understanding of some of the main questions people have with their home and property during a divorce in Ontario.  How Are Assets Divided in a Divorce? In a divorce, assets accumulated during the marriage ...

A new Equifax Canada survey reveals that people are increasingly worried about a potential rise in fraudulent activity as economic pressures mount. “Any time you see financial stress or an economic downturn, inevitably … the motivation to commit fraud increases,” said Rupin Bal, a Brampton Crimi...

Bylaw enforcement in Tiny Township was particularly active during the final quarter of last year, aided by an unconventional agent working to identify illegal short-term rentals.Over the past few years, Tiny has faced ongoing challenges with short-term rentals. Residents living next to "ghost hot...

As a homeowner, it's important to continually think about improving your home's value. A higher home value can make selling easier when the time comes and increase your home equity, providing you with financial flexibility in the future. Did you know you can use your existing home equity to fund ...

Did you know that real estate fraud is on the rise? Fraudsters can steal home ownership through identity theft, benefiting from the stolen property's value. In this article, Brampton Criminal Lawyer Rupin Bal of Rupin Bal Professional Corporation outlines some simple ways to protect yourself from...