Location, location, location! When purchasing a new home this is one of the more obvious factors that comes into consideration with most buyers. Factors such as crime rate, quality/proximity of education, social housing, health care facilities, daycare facilities, public transportation and many more, all come into play. Plus, of course,…
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Toronto Neighbourhood Information: Interactive map from the City of Toronto
February 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Home Maintenance: Tips to help prevent mold
February 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Mold is a concern for many home owners. Not only can it damage materials making them stained, discoloured and eventually ruined, but mold can also lead to a variety of health issues. Depending on the type of mold, length and amount of exposure, effects can range from very minor to…
Dog Parks In Toronto: A Complete List of Off-Leash Parks for Fido
February 27, 2012 by 1 Comment
If you own a dog in the city you are most likely familiar with the location of your nearest off-leash dog park. For those of you that are thinking about moving to an unfamiliar part of the city with your pet, would like to visit another neighbourhood with your dog,…
This Weekend in Toronto: February 24-26
February 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Well if you are here are a few of my suggestions and have a great weekend! Bloor Yorkville Icefest: In its seventh year this is an event that will be enjoyable for the entire family! Complete with an Ice Log Cabin paying…
10 Tips For Staging Your Home
February 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I’m asked frequently by sellers what they should do to get their home ready for the market and as part of my service I have a professional stager that I work with. Here are the top 10 things that we tell my clients. 1. Box up those personal items. You…
Home Insurance: The Assessment Checklist
February 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Yesterday I wrote about major factors that insurance companies look for when insuring your property. To make sure you have the proper coverage on your home your insurance professional will need to make sure that they have some additional information. The checklist below, provided by the Insurance Bureau of Canada,…
What Insurance Companies Look For When Insuring Your Home
February 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Before an insurance company can arrive at an appropriate premium for your property, it must first assess the likelihood that you will submit a claim. For the most part, the lower the risk (for example a well-maintained home with updated wiring and plumbing) the lower the insurance premium. Policies do…
Family Day Weekend: Events for the family
February 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Looking for something to do this long weekend? If you’re in the city there are lots of great events and special offers out there for you to take advantage of. The CN Tower is offering 25% off admission from the 18th to the 20th; the AGO which is normally closed…
GTA REALTORS® Report February 2012 Mid-Month Resale Housing Market Figures
February 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Toronto Real Estate Board released their numbers for the first two weeks of February today. MLS transactions were up over 9% and new listings were up by 13% compared to the same time period in 2011. Check out the report below. TORONTO, February 16, 2012 – Greater Toronto REALTORS®…