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A place to go for current real estate news, local events and neighbourhood happenings (and other cool things).
There's no doubt about it. If you want to keep your home safe from break-ins, you should have good locks on all doors and windows and ideally have an alarm system in place. But home security doesn't end with locks and alarms.
This month we are highlighting two bedroom, two bathroom (2B2B) condo apartments in popular areas. You will be amazed at how much you can save by buying in specific key areas in the GTA versus downtown. What does this mean for you? Read this to find out
Do you have only a few weeks to search for your next dream home? Don't panic. There are things you can do to find the perfect (or, at least, almost perfect) property — without getting too stressed out!
Fantastic new tool for buyers and landlords to get micro-stats for a specific real estate market. Our team now has the ability to ZOOM IN and ZOOM OUT on areas of interest. We can be as specific as a street or as general as an entire city.
When examining sales trends, there's no denying that selling in the spring or fall, on average, yield the highest sale prices.
If you are wanting to capitalize on this next best time to sell, here are 3 basic steps that you need to take to be ready
It can be tough to make the decision to sell. In fact, for many homeowners, it's overwhelming. If you're considering making a move and struggling with the decision, here are five helpful questions to ask yourselves.
New synthetic fabric dumpsters offer a flexible method of holding and disposing of renovation waste - without the need to order a large and unsightly metal bin that sits on your front lawn or driveway for weeks on end.
If you’ve ever been on a cruise ship, you know that rough waters can result in a miserable experience. In fact, the expression “smooth sailing” comes from a desire for calm waters. When you sell your property, you’ll want smooth sailing too!
The Meadoway is transforming a hydro corridor in Scarborough into a vibrant 16-kilometre stretch of urban greenspace and meadowlands that will become one of Canada’s largest linear urban parks.
Spring has arrived to condos in Toronto. Average prices have climbed, following a rather stable first quarter of the year.
On moving day, you'll have a big task. You’ll need to get your possessions from your old property to your new one — ideally without delays or damage! Surprisingly, many people underestimate the time and costs involved in doing that.
Imagine driving through a desirable neighbourhood and, just as you turn a corner, you see the absolutely perfect home. Guess what? It's for sale! But, there’s a problem.
Short of having a crystal ball, you would have to have knowledge of price movement over the short and medium terms in order to time the market. Wouldn’t we all like to buy low and sell high?
You've probably heard the expression, "The early-bird gets the worm." It refers, of course, to those who get in early and reap the rewards. Well, the same wisdom can be applied to selling your home...
Imagine you’ve dreamed of living in a particular neighbourhood, perhaps for years, and then, when you're finally ready to make a move, finding out that the area is competitive and buying there is definitely a challenge.
A disappointment? Not necessarily
Not much changed from February to March in terms of pricing of condos in the GTA. Early indicators suggest the trajectory may follow 2016 more than 2017 or 2018.
The average sale price of a condo in the GTA has increased from January through to the end of February. What does it mean for the rest of the Spring market? And for the rest of the year?
The spring market is here and with it millennial home-buyers are springing into action. They are ready to trade their tiny condos in the central 416 area code for something larger with a back yard in the surrounding 905.
When you’re buying a new home, you check out its physical structure and the property it’s located on, right? It’s also important to ensure the neighbourhood has the characteristics you want - before you make an offer on a home you like.
If you are strolling down a picturesque Main Street with quaint shops, cafes, art galleries, and walking trails, then you have found the jewel of the GTA known as Unionville.
Toronto housing prices are now back to a balanced market, with prices shifting no more than a couple percent each year. The rental market continues to heat up. Interest rates are still very low. This has created a tremendous opportunity for investors to
Downscale. Downgrade. Downsize. These words all imply a 'position from higher to lower' or 'in descending direction'. Unfortunately, they can conjure up an image of decline. I am not a fan of the term ‘downsizing’. Changing homes in retirement doesn’t
Staging is the process of showcasing a home through the arrangement of furniture, accessories, art and light. Realtors are frequently asked is if the money spent on home staging translates into better offers, faster selling and ultimately a higher selling
Chances are pretty high that if you’re planning to sell your home this year – a millennial will be looking to buy it. So what are the top 3 must-haves to sell to millennial buyers?