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A place to go for current real estate news, local events and neighbourhood happenings (and other cool things).
In late November, the Ontario government introduced Bill 145: the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2019, which proposes changes to the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act, 2002 (REBBA).
You probably know at least one Realtor since there are over 55,000 of them in the Toronto Real Estate Board alone. What do you do when your friend is an agent and you want to buy or sell a home? Here are some important criteria to consider
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
If this is the year that you’ve decided to do some redecorating or if you are thinking of rightsizing to a smaller home, consider using an app to virtually lay out your ideas first.
If you’re planning on putting your home on the market, you may know the basics of what buyers want to see. However, there are some things that today’s buyers are looking for that you might not have considered like
Comedian George Carlin’s most memorable routine was, “A place for my stuff.” In it, he talked about dealing with the increasing quantity of items we accumulate throughout life.
How long you plan to live in your home should determine which home improvements to tackle and how much you should spend. The top 5 renovations with the highest return on investment are kitchen, bathroom,
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
We have had some serious rainfall this year so far! Homeowners and tenants need to take some action to prevent flooding. The easiest and most cost-efficient actions are to:
When you sell, you'll probably want to get the best possible price for your property. Who wouldn't? Unfortunately, there are many ways to inadvertently leave money on the table -- sometimes thousands of dollars. How do you avoid that possibility?
Picture your dream kitchen. I'll bet it's not filled with clutter! According to Joshua There is something refreshing and life giving about a clean, uncluttered kitchen. It sets the tone and culture for the home. It communicates calm and order and
Imagine your coffee maker switching on by itself, staying on for hours, overheating and becoming a fire hazard. As more and more appliances incorporate WIFI, the opportunities for hackers to play havoc with your home gadgets increase.
If resale value plays a prominent role in your landscaping plans, then you'll want to take a look at which features Realtors think will most appeal to buyers, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Friday Night is Date Night and I really like looking for new and interesting things to do. We all know that Markham is a great place to live and work but it is also a great place for love! Here are some of my favourite spots to get Cupid’s bow aiming
Sometimes the best things are the simplest ones. There are lots of fantastic green spaces to spread your picnic blanket in Markham and Unionville. Here are some of my favourites:
Markham boasts a circuit of fishing in parks and rivers throughout the city for fishing enthusiasts of all varieties
There is just something about Markham. It is one of those places where people from all over come to get married. The diverse photo backdrops are breath taking. Old country charm, historic sites, and gorgeous parks a just a few of the many choices.
Our team is now able to provide our clients with real-time, targeted micro-statistics of any real estate area (big or small). We can ZOOM IN and capture the sales data from one street and ZOOM OUT to capture an entire city's sales stats.
Vibrant, yet mellow PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral embraces us with warmth and nourishment to provide comfort and buoyancy in our continually shifting environment.
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.