AN AUGUST REBOUND: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?


06 Sep | Buying

After preliminary seasonal adjustment, The Toronto Real Estate Board announced a reported 7,711 residential sales in August 2019. As a result, a 13.4 per cent increase was seen in comparison to the 6,797 sales reported in August 2018. The average selling price was up by 3.6 per cent year-over-year at $792,611 in August 2019. The […]

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THE TOP 6 PATIOS IN YORKVILLE


30 Aug | Lifestyle

Summer may have come and gone in a flash, but patio season is still in full swing! If you’re looking for a great patio to enjoy a drink and some delicious food on your lunch hour with collogues, happy hour with friends after work or evening date night with that special someone then Toronto’s ultra-chic […]

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GIVE YOURSELF A FRONT YARD FACELIFT!


26 Aug | Homeownership

Are your patio and driveway beginning to look a bit tired? Perhaps it’s time to replace that well-served driveway or create a patio or walk-out area at ground level. Before you begin, you could be well-served by investigating your options prior to settling on the traditional surface material, such as asphalt or concrete slabs. There […]

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A TIGHT JULY: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?


06 Aug | Buying

The Toronto Real Estate Board announced a reported number of 8,595 sales in July 2019. This result demonstrated a significant increase of 24.3 per cent in sales compared to July 2018. Sales were up 5.1 per cent on a month-over-month basis, after the anticipated seasonal adjustment. Tighter Conditions Year-over-year, the number of new listings entered […]

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Mortgage Stress Test Rates Drop for The First Time Since 2016


26 Jul | Buying

While the Bank of Canada’s mortgage rates in the OSFI Stress Test has proved to live up to its name since implemented back in January 2018. Last Friday, however, the banks finally decided to lower their mortgage rates for the first time in almost 3 years. The central bank’s five-year benchmark qualifying rate has dropped […]

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Lit Espresso Bar in Leaside


18 Jul | Lifestyle

Whether you’re a coffee connoisseur, interested in trying something new or just looking for a great cup to start off your day, Lit Espresso Bar in Leaside has got you covered. Lit Espresso Bar is a family-owned business, The Angellotti’s opened their new location on Bayview in Leaside a few years ago, formerly known as […]

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A COMPETITIVE JUNE: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?


04 Jul | Buying

The Toronto Real Estate Board’s new President, Michael Collins, revealed a 10.4 per cent increase in June 2019 sales statistics compared to that of June 2018 with a total of 8,860 sales through the Greater Toronto Area. The number of new listings remained stationary during the month of June and we witnessed a 5.7 per […]

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The Top 3 Benefits of a Home Irrigation System


28 Jun | Homeownership

With weather patterns and micro-climates seemingly more unpredictable than ever, it makes sense for homeowners to do whatever they can do to reduce the risk of compromising their outdoor greenery due to unreliable precipitation. Watering systems are more efficient than any other form of watering. No more watering sidewalks or missing patches of green turf. […]

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Simple Summer Patio Ideas That Will Transform Your Outdoor Space


17 Jun | Homeownership

For those of us fortunate enough to have a patio area to spend time on this summer, we all know that during these warmer months our outdoor patio becomes an extension of our living space! We desire a space that offers a cozy and relaxing atmosphere; somewhere you can enjoy a cup of coffee in […]

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A FAVOURABLE MAY: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?


06 Jun | Homeownership

The Toronto Real Estate Board announced that Greater Toronto Area reported 9,989 transactions in May 2019. While this result indicates a substantial increase of 18.9 per cent compared to the 15-year low back in May 2018, we still need to consider that the result is still below the average for May sales over the previous […]

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