Toronto Real Estate is a good hedge against inflation, even though inflation is not a problem right now.

For Canadians approaching retirement, once their mortgage is paid off they have the choice of staying in their home or sell and move to a cheaper property raising cash to spend on living.

Over the long term, home prices move up in line with consumer price inflation which is reassuring compared to other investments and pensions that might not keep pace.

Housing can be a source of long-term security, and even more so by playing the Real Estate cycles.