In the past I’ve written blogs on how to make this process easier; tips on how to find and hire contractors and what can happen when you rush into projects. I recently came across a helpful Project Checklist put together by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) and the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) .
Archives for June 2012
Renovating: Keep yourself organized with this project milestone checklist
Toronto Land Transfer Tax: Why we should get rid of it & the way to help do it!
On June 5th the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) renewed it’s campaign to end the Toronto Land Transfer Tax. Partially, at least, as a result of an extensive poll of residents from the City of Toronto
Moving With Children: 12 Tips To Lessen The Stress
Moving is stressful for most adults, so why should it be any different for children? In fact for a lot of kids moving is a very scary prospect. Think about it. It means leaving behind important things like their bedroom and home, potentially their school, teams and clubs, and importantly possibly their friends.
TREB Releases May 2012 Resale Market Figures
Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 10,850 transactions through the TorontoMLS system in May 2012 – an 11 per cent increase over the 9,766 sales in May 2011. Sales growth was strongest in the ‘905’ regions surrounding the City of Toronto.