TIPS FOR DESIGNING YOUR VERY OWN WINE CELLAR
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?”, […]
A FANTASTIC FEBRUARY: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
We witnessed another record-breaking month this February as Buyers remained confident in their employment situations and took advantage of ultra-low borrowing costs. As competition between multiple buyers for reduced inventory continued so did the annual price growth! There were 10,970 sales reported through TRREB’s MLS System in February 2021 which resulted in a 52.5 per […]
A STRONG START TO 2021: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
We began 2021 in another provincial lockdown – with a stay at home order in place to try and curb the spread of COVID-19. Regardless of the lockdown in place, January 2021 home sales still managed to rise more than 50 per cent to 6,928 compared to the sales we saw in January of 2020. […]
LOVE IS NOT ON LOCKDOWN: GREAT WAYS TO CELEBRATE VALENTINES DAY DURING A PANDEMIC IN TORONTO
After being on another month-long lockdown in our city in order to help curb the spread of COVID-19, we are all beginning to feel a bit (or a lot) of fatigue during these challenging times. Though we might be on lockdown, love doesn’t have to be! That’s why we’ve curated a list of some great […]
TOP HOME DÉCOR TRENDS FOR 2021
With most people spending more time at home than ever, it is not surprising that home design trends in 2021 will focus on comfort and functionality. From clean lines to homey touches that remind you of Grandma’s house, some of these popular styles may surprise you. Grandmillenial Style Inspired by the comforts of Grandma’s home […]
WHAT DOES ONTARIO’S STATE OF EMERGENCY MEAN FOR TORONTO REAL ESTATE?
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 […]
A LOOK BACK AT HOW 2020 MADE HISTORY: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
Aside from an unprecedented year as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, including necessary public health constraints and ambiguity surrounding Toronto’s economy, 2020 proved to be the third-best result on record for the GTA recording over 95,000 home sales. The average selling price reached a new all-time-high of almost $930,000. The year 2020 led the […]
WOOD HEAT SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR HOME
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 […]
TOP CAFÉS IN ROSEDALE
As COVID-19 has impacted our city in big ways, everyone has collectively been trying to stay afloat during this time- whether it be mentally or financially. As a fellow local business within our city, we want to make sure we shine a light and advocate for the other fantastic small businesses within the communities we […]
DOUBLING DOWN IN NOVEMBER: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
The record remains unbroken as the pace of home sales in the fall persists at a strong rate. 8,766 sales were reported in November by GTA Realtors through TRREB’s MLS system. The strength of year-over-year growth was predominantly apparent within the single-family home types within the GTA. Home Buyers continued to reap the benefits of […]