Shopping for a new home should be an enjoyable experience, however, in reality for many it can often become a frustrating and challenging burden. That’s why I recommend putting together a property wish list before starting the process.
Archives for 2012
Surviving a Kitchen Reno: A little planning can go a long way!
May 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Surviving a kitchen renovation can be tricky, demanding a level of patience rarely required in your day to day life. Renovating in the warmer months can make the process a little less stressful
Shopping Locally: Toronto Farmer’s Markets for the 2012 Season
May 17, 2012 by 2 Comments
We are fortunate in Toronto to have a wonderful choice of local Farmer’s Markets throughout the City. Some of them are open year around but for others it’s that time of year again when local produce is available and they are getting geared up for another season.
GTA REALTORS® Report May 2012 Mid-Month Resale Housing Market Figures
May 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released their mid-month resale housing market report for May 2012 today.
CREA: Canadian home sales edge higher in April
May 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) released their report for April 2012 today. Activity for April 2012 was up or steady in half of all local markets with Toronto and Calgary posting the biggest monthly increases.
Termites: A reality in the GTA
May 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A lot of people don’t realize that termites are an issue in this city of ours. These wood starved insects first made their appearance in the 1930s as a result of US cargo ships being unloaded in and around Cherry Street harbour (or so the story goes) and since then they have spread their colonies.
CMHC: April 2012 Housing Starts Up
May 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released the April 2012 Housing Starts report this week. The numbers show that housing starts are up from March at 244,900 units,
Environmentally Friendly Gardening
May 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Plants are sitting in our backyard waiting for holes to be dug, mulch is sitting in bags (and I stress the plural part of that word!) waiting to be spread, and plans are underway to remove any remaining grass in our yard and replacing it with a drought resistant, ‘unkillable’ ground cover (I’ll get back to you at the end of the year with news of our success or failure with this amazing super plant!).
Mortgage Corner: Make the most of comparison shopping by asking these questions
May 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Once you’ve made the decision to get a mortgage, it’s a great idea to look around and see what different mortgage providers are offering. Generally speaking, you increase your chances of getting the mortgage that best suits your needs if you do some comparison shopping.