5 Ways Families Can Prep Kids for Back to School
Back to school is just around the corner, and while parents and children alike will want to make the most of the remaining vacation time, there are a few things you should do before the school year officially starts. These five ideas can ensure that your family begins the new school year seamlessly especially as […]
JULY’S “CALM” BEFORE THE STORM: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
With almost 9,400 sales reported in July 2021, the demand for ownership housing remained well above the standard for this time of year despite being lower than the record July result we saw last year. Market conditions actually tightened relative to July 2020, with sales accounting for a greater share of new listings compared to […]
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 […]
A ROBUST JUNE: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
Home sales in June 2021 were up compared to the sales we saw this time last year, however, numbers remained below the March 2021 peak and were lower than the number of transactions reported for May 2021. The regular seasonal trend remained consistent, the average selling price in June increased by double digits compared to […]
A STEADY MAY: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
The Toronto Real Estate Board specified that residential transactions in May 2021 remained steady, however, fell short of the 2016 record and remained below the peak numbers we saw in March. Despite the slight decrease in sales over the last two months, market conditions remained tight enough to drive the average selling price to an […]
TRENDING 2021 PAINT COLOURS THAT DESIGNERS RECOMMEND
The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly encouraged people to pay increased attention to their homes- whether it prompts a move or just a facelift! A fresh coat of paint is something that can revive, update and modernize any space and actually make it more pleasant to spend time in; but we know that choosing a fresh […]
APRIL’S RECORD-BREAKING REBOUND: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
Home sales in the GTA have set a new record for April and amounted to more than quadruple that from April 2020. Last April, we experienced the first full month in our city of the COVID-19 pandemic, while challenging the regular seasonal trend, April 2021 sales actually declined compared to the sales we saw last […]
GETTING YOUR BACKYARD READY FOR SUMMER
As Canadians who experience cold, snowy winters, we always find ourselves looking forward to the warmer months out of the year. If you’re looking forward to a summer spent enjoying your backyard, take a look through our summer yard prep to-do list to help ensure a vibrant, healthy yard all season long: Inspect trees and […]
ONE YEAR SINCE THE INITIAL IMPACT OF COVID-19 IN OUR CITY: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MARKET?
As we reflect back on March 2021, we recognize that we’ve now witnessed record-breaking home sales consistently for the first 3 months of 2021 in the GTA. The driving forces of these staggering numbers are Buyers taking advantage of the favourable borrowing costs and continued improvement in many sectors of the economy. There were 15,652 […]
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 […]