After reading several threads on this subject, I'll be looking at a house then. Thanks for the above info & this website (http://www.condoinformation.ca/problems) to enlighten me about the pros & cons of condo fees vs home ownership.

Thank you for the insight. I just joined looking for reviews of some places I was interested, but I am glad to read this insightful & helpful information. As a young professional who has been educated in the last few weeks in looking for a place, I've actually become quite depressed due to the...