Neighbourhood Spotlight: The Charming Wexford-Maryvale
Exploring Wexford-Maryvale: A Hidden Gem in Toronto's Scarborough Nestled in the northeastern corner of Toronto you will find the quiet, family friendly … [Read More...]
How to Avoid a Dispute With Your Neighbour
Avoiding a dispute with your neighbour is just a sensible thing to do. You could live in your dream home in the perfect neighbourhood, but get into a fight with … [Read More...]
Falling Mortgage Rates are Great But Don’t Miss the Fine Print!
In the current environment with interest rates falling homeowners should remember to examine the lender's prepayment formula before agreeing to any mortgage contract. We all wish life was fully predictable but when a life changing event occurs, you'll be glad you planned ahead. Why you may ask? If you need to break your mortgage early because of health issues, a divorce or an urgent need for cash it will come as a surprise that the default 3 month interest or interest differential penalty, … [Read More...]
5 Things Buyers Hate To See
When you show your home to prospective buyers, there is probably a long list of things you’re hoping they’ll notice. For example, you’ll want them to see the beautiful chandelier in the foyer or the spacious backyard and large deck, or the kitchen with the island big enough for a whole family to sit down for breakfast. But what about those things you’re hoping they won't notice? Every home has some features that are less than enticing to the typical buyer. You may not be able to do much … [Read More...]
Defending Your Home: Why You Need Title Insurance Now
Do you have Title Insurance on your property? You should! Title fraud is a serious issue that occurs when someone steals a homeowner's identity using fake ID or forged documents. This allows the fraudster to take away the homeowner's legal claim to the property and enables them to sell it or refinance it without the rightful owner's knowledge or consent. Can you imaging finding out that the the registered owner of your home is someone you have never heard of? Or that there is now a … [Read More...]
Safeguard Your Trees: How to Find a Trusted Tree Care Expert
It's that time of year again to start getting yards and gardens cleaned up for the growing season ahead. If you have any trees in your yard now is the time to start thinking about general tree care and having them pruned! Typically, most trees benefit from pruning between the time the leaves drop in late fall and before the buds begin to grow in early spring. With the safest and most effective time being just before the latter. There are a few exceptions to this rule. Including; Spring … [Read More...]
Location! Location!: What to consider when picking a new neighbourhood
It is no secret that picking a great location when shopping for a new home is an incredibly important piece of the puzzle. Imagine moving into your dream home only to find out that you are now in a location that makes absolutely no sense for you? That dream home could quickly turn into a home found in those types of dreams that you'd rather avoid! It is essential to put thought into where you would like to live before trying to find that perfect home. Falling in love with a condo or house … [Read More...]
Get Ready for Warmer Days: A Complete Springtime Home Maintenance Checklist
With spring officially here and the weather starting to slowly get warmer, I thought it would be a good time to post a Springtime Home Maintenance Checklist. Keeping your home in tip-top shape will help to decrease the likelihood that you’ll have to shell out huge chunks of money all at once on emergency repairs! If you break the jobs required down by season, you can make what might seem to be a daunting list into something quite manageable. Added bonus, you’ll be less likely to … [Read More...]
Safeguarding Your Home: The Toronto Basement Flooding Protection Program
Basement flooding can happen anytime in Ontario. Snowmelt, spring rainfall, summer thunderstorms and ice jams can all cause flooding. Here in Toronto, flooding happens anytime of the year but the springtime can be problematic. This is because we have snowmelt, semi-frozen ground and spring showers all at the same time. With this in mind, I thought it would be a good idea to post about a subsidy program that the City of Toronto offers. It's called the Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy … [Read More...]
The Vacant Home Tax Deadline Is Quickly Approaching! Don’t Forget to Declare Your Status by April 30, 2025
As your trusted real estate advisor, I wanted to remind you that it is that time of year to declare your home as either vacant or occupied with the City of Toronto to avoid having topay the Vacant Home Tax. In 2023, the City of Toronto introduced the Vacant Home Tax (VHT) to encourage property owners to occupy or rent out their residential properties. If your property was vacant for more than six months during this previous year, you may be subject to a tax. There are a few exemptions if … [Read More...]
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