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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE: CP24 CHUM CHRISTMAS WISH
At the end of a year filled with challenges and uncertainty, our hope is to bring the magic of the holidays to those in need this festive season through the spirit of giving. Established in 1966, the CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish was originally known as the Kid’s Crusade Foundation which fixated on supporting children in […]
COLD-WEATHER GARDENING PROJECTS
If you’re missing putting your green thumb to use during the winter months, there are plenty of cold-weather gardening projects that can keep you at your craft long past peak season. In fact, the preparations you make during winter can be a critical part of having a successful garden come spring. Use this time to […]
OCTOBER KEPT THE RECORD-BREAKING STREAK ALIVE: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
GTA Home sales were up again year-over-year for the fourth month in a row. The Toronto Real Estate Board reported 10,563 sales through the MLS for the month of October 2020. These numbers displayed an increase of 25.1 per cent compared to the 8,445 transactions back in October of last year. New listings and sales […]
WHY YOU SHOULD OVERLOOK COSMETIC ISSUES WHEN HOUSE HUNTING
When you go looking at houses, you may see some with features that immediately turn you off. In many cases, though, it’s a good idea to overlook those flaws. You may be able to buy a house in good condition at an affordable price and make some minor, inexpensive repairs. Paint Potential buyers are […]
A NEW LANDMARK IS COMING TO LEASIDE | 1414 Bayview Ave.
Welcome to 1414 Bayview Avenue. A boutique residential building offering forty-four impeccably designed one, two and three-bedroom suites in the heart of Leaside. Michael Maxwell Homes is honoured to be collaborating with The Heaps Estrin Team as an Exclusive Sales Agent for this incredible project. Designed to provide residents with refined finishes and uncompromising quality, […]
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 […]
THE TOP 5 HOMESCHOOL TIPS AND TRICKS DURING COVID-19
As September is fast approaching many parents and children are preparing for the annual back-to-school rush, COVID-19 has our city wondering whether sending their children back to school is the right move or not. Regardless, the subject of schools has also prompted the question as to how it might work best when homeschooling. Here are […]