HOME INSPECTION PROBLEMS THAT MAY MAKE YOU RETHINK YOUR DECISION TO BUY


25 Jun | Buying

Before you move ahead with a home purchase, you should have the house inspected. A home inspector may uncover a series of problems. Though some of them may be relatively minor and easy to fix, others may be so significant that you decide to walk away and continue your home search elsewhere. It’s Normal for […]

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ONE YEAR SINCE THE INITIAL IMPACT OF COVID-19 IN OUR CITY: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?


07 Apr | Buying

As we reflect back on March 2021, we recognize that we’ve now witnessed record-breaking home sales consistently for the first 3 months of 2021 in the GTA. The driving forces of these staggering numbers are Buyers taking advantage of the favourable borrowing costs and continued improvement in many sectors of the economy. There were 15,652 […]

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TIPS FOR DESIGNING YOUR VERY OWN WINE CELLAR


25 Mar | Buying

Whether you’re a self-proclaimed wine connoisseur or a certified sommelier, you take pride in your wine collection at home and understand the value of a wine collection investment. When assessing your wine collection, a good question to ask yourself is “am I protecting my investment?”, “do I have a spot allocated to storing my collection?”, […]

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WHAT DOES ONTARIO’S STATE OF EMERGENCY MEAN FOR TORONTO REAL ESTATE?


18 Jan | Buying

Effective as of January 14, 2021, at 12:01 am for at least 28 days, the government has issued and implemented a second province-wide state of emergency. Accompanied with the new restrictions, a stay-at-home order has been put in place, requiring everyone to remain at home with exceptions for essential purposes such as going to the […]

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WOOD HEAT SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR HOME


18 Dec | Homeownership

The holidays are right around the corner, the cold season is among us, and many homeowners (and cottagers) look forward to cozying up in front of the fireplace this time of year! However, it is important to make sure your fireplace is safe and ready to use before you take advantage of memories made and […]

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WHY YOU SHOULD OVERLOOK COSMETIC ISSUES WHEN HOUSE HUNTING


16 Oct | Buying

When you go looking at houses, you may see some with features that immediately turn you off. In many cases, though, it’s a good idea to overlook those flaws. You may be able to buy a house in good condition at an affordable price and make some minor, inexpensive repairs.   Paint Potential buyers are […]

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A PROMISING MAY: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET? | COVID-19


08 Jun | Buying

As our city continues the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic by extending Toronto’s state of emergency until July, indefinitely, adjustments have had to be made all around. The Toronto Real Estate Market has continued to feel the effects of this pandemic, although, keeping in mind the seasonal adjustments that occur throughout the year, Toronto’s Real […]

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5 TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR HOME OFFICE DURING COVID-19


02 Jun | Homeownership

Telecommuting has become more common over the years. Now, a vast majority of the world’s population is working from home more than ever in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and likely will remain working remotely for the foreseeable future. There is a sense of independence and relaxation that comes with working from the comfort of […]

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EMPIRE MAVEN – A BOUTIQUE RESIDENCE ON AVENUE ROAD


22 Apr | Buying

An exciting new boutique residence rising seven stories tall on one of Toronto’s most sought-after streets is coming soon to Avenue Rd. & Lawrence. 1700 Avenue Road, Toronto – Empire Maven Condos, is a new condo development by Empire Communities currently under construction and scheduled for completion in 2021. This prolific project offers a classic […]

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A FAST-PACED FEBRUARY: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?


05 Mar | Buying

February 2020 proved a fast-paced month for Toronto real estate and it’s only predicted to move faster. The pace remained in line with the forecast and displayed a very strong year-over-year price and sales growth. The staggering growth in residential transactions increased by 45.6 per cent compared to sales in February 2019. Although, February 2020 […]

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