FEELING THE PRESSURE IN APRIL: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?


03 May | Buying

The GTA housing market continued to intensify in April 2023. On a year-over-year basis, sales lowered slightly compared to April 2022, but new listings were down by more than one-third. Fewer listings relative to sales meant there was more competition between buyers, influencing an improvement in selling prices since the beginning of this year. In […]

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Luxurious Resorts For Your Holiday Getaway


27 Nov | Lifestyle

Halloween is over and many Torontonians have switched into holiday gear. For many of us, a Christmas or New Year’s getaway is not only a chance to escape the cold, but a chance to reap the rewards of another year’s worth of hard work and spend time with loved ones. Trying to choose your next […]

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A Cautiously-Optimistic October: What’s Happening In The Market?


17 Nov | Market Update

As the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) real estate market continues to adjust to higher borrowing costs, interesting trends have emerged since prices slowed in the spring. While GTA REALTORS reported only 4,961 home sales in the resale market in October 2022 – down 49.1% compared to October 2021 – this number is not significantly lower […]

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Sales Shift In September: What’s Happening In The Market?


06 Oct | Market Update

There were 5,038 home sales for the month of September in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), representing a decrease of 44.1% year over year. One notable difference in September was that new listings were also down compared to September of 2021, with 11,237 new listings, or a 16.7% fall. The MLS Home Price Index Composite […]

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HOW TO CREATE THE PERFECT PRIMARY BEDROOM RETREAT


21 Jan | Buying

Your bedroom should be a place of refuge and relaxation. It should be a space void of clutter, and just because it’s not a high-traffic space, doesn’t mean it should be an afterthought. A luxuriously restful bedroom can help you recharge and start your day successfully. Read on for inspiration on the elements every luxury […]

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WRAPPING UP 2021: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?


10 Jan | Buying

As 2021 came to a close, TRREBS MLS system reported a new record number of sales to end off the year. 121,712 sales were reported this year, a number that is up 7.7% from the previous high of 113,040 sales that we saw at the end of 2016, and up 28% compared to 2020. Demand […]

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HOW TO KEEP YOUR PIPES FROM FREEZING THIS WINTER


23 Dec | Buying

A burst pipe can cause major damage to your house and belongings and certainly not something you want happening during the holidays! This is a relatively common occurrence during the winter, so understanding how and why it occurs can help you avoid a problem. Let us help! Why Pipes Burst If the water inside pipes […]

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WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING A WINTER VACATION HOME


23 Nov | Buying

Whether you’re an expert skier or you’re looking for an investment property, there is no question that skiing is a lifestyle. Ski town real estate has unique features, from ski-in, ski-out properties to condos that boast both mountain and city views to secluded mountain estates. If you’re ready to invest in a ski home to […]

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A DEMANDING OCTOBER: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?


03 Nov | Buying

Home sales in the GTA have reached the second-highest level on record for the month of October. However, the inventory of homes listed for sale did not keep up with the pace of demand. The number of new listings had dropped by approximately 33% compared to October 2020. Market conditions tightened across all major home […]

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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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