A TRYING OCTOBER – WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
The housing market in the GTA faced some challenges in October 2023. The main issue was the lack of affordability, which made it difficult for many potential home buyers to make a purchase. Due to this and the uncertainty, the sales decreased slightly compared to the previous year’s same period. However, the selling prices continued […]
WHY MAKING MAJOR UPGRADES CAN BACKFIRE WHEN YOU WANT TO SELL YOUR HOUSE
Improving your home to match your family’s preferences and needs is a great idea, but it’s important to consider the changes you make carefully. Some renovations may not provide a good return on investment when you eventually decide to sell the property, and others may even make it more difficult to find a buyer. By […]
WHEN TO REPLACE COMMON HOUSEHOLD FIXTURES
Regular maintenance and gentle use can increase the longevity of your household fixtures; savvy homeowners understand this, and their extra care can mean real savings over their time in the home. Unfortunately, all fixtures in your home have a general lifespan and will need to be replaced or repaired eventually. Saving for these replacements can […]
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 […]
What You Should Know About Homeowners Insurance Coverage for a Home-Based Business
The COVID-19 pandemic has inspired many people to start their own businesses, rather than return to their old jobs. If you’re working out of your home or planning to launch a home-based business, you might not have thought about insurance coverage—but you should. Your Homeowners Insurance Policy May Not Fully Cover Your Home-Based Business Your […]
HOW TO HOST A SAFE & SMALL SOCIALLY DISTANT GATHERING AT HOME
As summer has now come to an end and we’re counting down the number of nice days we have left of warm weather- gathering with friends and family outdoors at our homes is something we’re trying to accomplish while following social distancing protocol. Nowadays, it can be hard to decide what to do to protect […]
MARCH MADNESS: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET? | COVID-19
There’s no doubt that COVID-19 has had an impact on the Toronto Real Estate Market after the city announced its state of emergency in mid-March 2020, but what does this impact look like overall? It is important to remember the following things before reviewing the Toronto Real Estate statistics… The COVID-19 virus is a global […]
8 TIPS & TRICKS FOR ORGANIZING & DE-CLUTTERING YOUR KITCHEN
If the world’s population shares one thing in common at the moment, it is that we are all bound to our homes “self-isolating” until further notice. This situation is easier for some than it is for others, but a large part of the struggle can have to do with space your spending time in. If […]
A FAST-PACED NOVEMBER: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
The Toronto Real Estate Board reported a 14.2 per cent increase in sales in November 2019 compared to November 2018. With reports of 7,090 sales throughout November, sales were up year-over-year as a result in all segments of the market. Moreover, the number of new listings entered into TREB’s MLS System in November 2019 compared […]
A COMPETITIVE OCTOBER: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
The Toronto Real Estate Board reported a total of 8,491 residential sales within the GTA in October 2019. Demonstrating a 14 per cent increase compared to the sales reported in October 2018. Year-over-year, sales were up in the GTA for all major home types. Moreover, the trend of annual sales growth, due primarily to the […]