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Toronto HR Manager Buys First Condo Amid Buyer’s Market

📰 Original title: HR manager, 41, says buyer’s market helped her purchase $520,000 Toronto condo

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Toronto HR Manager Buys First Condo Amid Buyer’s Market

Melissa, a 41-year-old senior HR manager in Toronto, purchased her first home in May: a one-bedroom-plus-den condo for $520,000. The roughly 700-square-foot unit met her essential requirements for space, location, and affordability, even though it required renovations. After working overseas, changing careers, and returning to school, Melissa’s income had only recently stabilised, allowing her to handle the financial responsibility of homeownership. She made a 20 per cent down payment of $104,000 and secured a three-year fixed mortgage at 4.29 per cent. By 2025, a cooling condo market in Toronto, with falling prices and high inventory, created a buyer’s market that Melissa took advantage of. Her savings, managed through a mix of TFSA and FHSA accounts, and careful financial planning enabled her to act when the opportunity arose. Renting previously in a two-bedroom apartment near the Distillery District had been financially convenient, but Melissa was ready for a home of her own. She maintained a $10,000 emergency fund and focused on long-term financial patience, avoiding rushed decisions. Beyond serving as her residence, Melissa views the condo as an investment to build equity and provide future options. The total initial costs included down payment, condo fees, renovations, movers, and insurance, with ongoing biweekly mortgage payments of $984.75 and monthly condo fees of $613 covering water and electricity. Melissa advises prospective buyers to be patient and consider their financial readiness carefully before purchasing.

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