A More Active August: What’s Happening In The Market?
The month of August showed a slight upward trend in the Toronto housing market sales. The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board’s (TRREB) MLS System reported a total of 5,627 sales in August 2022. While this does represent a 34.2% decline in sales year-over-year, the decline was at a lower rate than the last four months, […]
Features You Can Forgo When Buying A Home
As buyers, it’s important to know what features you absolutely need in your home, and what you’re willing to be flexible about. It is also easy to see that beautiful home with the sparkling pool or the in-home theatre and think that you absolutely need those features, but they can heavily influence the price, and […]
SPRING CLEANING: YOUR HOME MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
Spring cleaning after a long winter is an event on many families’ to do lists. Whether it’s an event you are eagerly anticipating, or one that you dread, it is a very important step in your home maintenance routine. Giving your home the thorough once-over in spring can prevent unwanted surprises later, lowering your long […]
THE TOP INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS OF 2022
The pandemic has turned our homes into not only a place of rest, but a place of work and socialization. The last two years of our lives have been spent primarily at home, and with this trend continuing in 2022, our interior spaces have been changing to reflect this new lifestyle. Creating a serene space […]
HOW TO CREATE THE PERFECT PRIMARY BEDROOM RETREAT
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 […]
WRAPPING UP 2021: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
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 […]
HOW TO KEEP YOUR PIPES FROM FREEZING THIS WINTER
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 […]
THE BATTLE BETWEEN SUPPLY VS. DEMAND CONTINUES IN NOVEMBER: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
New all-time highs and records were set this past month. Home sales reached a new record for the month of November and the average selling price also reached a new all-time high. New listings were down substantially compared to last year across all market segments – further highlighting the apparent supply issue within the GTA. […]
WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING A WINTER VACATION HOME
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 […]
A DEMANDING OCTOBER: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
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 […]