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 […]
A MORE ACCESSIBLE APRIL: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
In April, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market saw more buyers adjust to the Central Bank’s rate hikes. TRREB’s MLS System reported a total of 8,008 homes sold in April 2022, representing a 41.2 percent decrease year over year, and a 27 percent decrease compared to March 2022. With borrowing costs expecting to increase […]
MARCH CONTINUES THE MOMENTUM: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
As we wrap up the first quarter of 2022, the sales and growth trends that we saw in the housing market in January and February remained consistent in March. TRREB’s MLS System reported a total of 10,955 sales in March 2022, a 30% drop compared to March 2021, while home prices continued to grow, with […]
A STABLE BUT FAST-MOVING FEBRUARY: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
Sales in February followed the trend January 2022 started – home sales were down compared to sales in February 2021, with 9,097 sales throughout the GTA reported in the TRREB MLS system. Compared to the 10,929 listings in January 2021, this represents a 16.8 percent decrease in the number of sales compared to the same […]
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 […]
A STRONG START FOR JANUARY: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
Starting off the new year, a total of 5,636 sales were reported through the TRREB MLS System in January 2022, a number that is down 18.2% year-over-year. New listings similarly followed new sales, down 15.5% from January 2021. Although sales were significantly down from the previous year, January 2022 reported the second highest number of […]
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 […]
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. […]
FALL PAINT COLOUR GUIDE
A paint refresh is the easiest way to transform a space without committing to a complete design overhaul. If you’re craving a deeper, more decadent atmosphere, adorning your room with fall hues will create a luxe, seasonal space. Whether you want a deep pecan hue, a rich, burgundy colour, or the gleaming colour of golden […]