Weekly video + practical guide
Victoria Brodsky publishes a Russian-language real estate video every week. This section pairs each video with a searchable, practical article so you can quickly review the numbers, examples and decisions that matter.
Russian video
Why GTA mortgage arrears have risen sharply, what the 2026–2027 renewal wave means, and why the Bank of Canada sees Toronto borrowers as more exposed to refinancing risk.
Russian video
The minimum down payment is only the beginning. Plan for closing costs, land transfer tax, the offer deposit, FHSA, Home Buyers' Plan and the cash you should still have after closing.
Russian video
What a stigmatized property is, how a death or crime can affect buyer perception, and how to research property history before your offer becomes firm.
Russian video
Why GDP growth and weak housing can coexist, what a Bank of Canada hold means, and which indicators matter most to GTA buyers.
Russian video
Rates, affordability, inventory, employment and local supply: a practical framework for understanding what can move GTA prices in 2026.
Russian video
Title, the will, estate certificate, mortgage and insurance: a practical family checklist before selling or refinancing a home after a spouse dies.
Russian video
Why “Canada has no inheritance tax” does not mean there are no tax consequences: deemed disposition, principal residence, spouse rollover and Ontario estate tax.
Russian video
Mortgage principal is not the same as a housing cost. See how mortgage interest, condo fees, property tax, transaction costs and a changing market can alter the math — especially when moving from a condo to a townhouse.