Archives for February 2013

If You Have A Basement, Why Not Use It? 6 reasons why you should renovate your basement

February 13, 2013 by Charles Francis Leave a Comment

Does the thought of trying to walk through your basement scare you? Have you yet to unpack those moving boxes stored away in the depths of the basement from 5 years, or longer, ago?

Filed Under: Real Estate, Renovations Tagged With: Basement, basements, bylaws, energy efficiency, income, insulation, Ontario, Real Estate, regulations, renovations, resale market, Resale value, space, Toronto

Homebuying 101: Choosing a neighbourhood that’s perfect for you

February 12, 2013 by Charles Francis Leave a Comment

Today’s post covers the next step, picking the perfect location. Evaluating neighbourhoods and picking the one that is perfect for you is a very personal decision and will take many factors into account.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: crime, environmental, home buying, home ownership, home shopping, lifestyle, location, market, neighborhood, neighbourhood, neighbours, noise, Ontario, Property wish list, Real Estate, Schools, special features, special needs, stages, statistics, Toronto, Wish List

Homebuying 101: Determine a list of needs for now AND in the future!

February 11, 2013 by Charles Francis 1 Comment

Whether it’s the first time or the tenth time you’ve gone shopping for a new home, one crucial step that shouldn’t be missed is putting together a realistic list of features your new home should have.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: environmental, home buying, home ownership, home shopping, lifestyle, market, Ontario, Property wish list, Real Estate, special features, special needs, stages, Toronto, Wish List

2013 WINTER Commission Sale! Thinking about buying & selling real estate in the Toronto area then you need to check this out

February 8, 2013 by Charles Francis Leave a Comment

If you’re in the GTA and thinking about buying and selling this season then you definitely need to check out our annual winter commision sale. It’s a fantastic deal and the best part is you don’t need to list today, all you have to do is register

Filed Under: Featured Posts, Real Estate Tagged With: buy and sell, Canada, Charles Francis, Charles Francis Team, Commission, condominiums, condos, homes, MLS, Ontario, Real Estate, register, team, Toronto, TREB

What To Do With The Wasted Space Under Your Stairs

February 8, 2013 by Charles Francis Leave a Comment

Do you have some extra, under-utilized space under the stairs in your house? Are you wondering how to make this space functional? You wouldn’t be alone! In many houses this space often seems to be wasted and, quite frankly, useless but with a little creativity this really doesn’t need to be the case.

Filed Under: Home Design Tagged With: aquarium, bathroom, bike storage, book shelf, cupboards, decorating, hanging, home design, Home maintenance, home ownership, hooks, play house, play room, powder room, Real Estate, shelving, small space living, stairs, stairwells, under the stairs

DIY Friday: Tips for the inexperienced shoveller

February 8, 2013 by Charles Francis Leave a Comment

In honour of the what is already being called the worst storm Toronto has seen since 2008, I decided that this DIY Friday blog would be an ideal time to post some simple shoveling tips. Check them out and happy shovelling!

Filed Under: Do-It-Yourself Tagged With: 2008, DIY, Do-It-Yourself, Ontario, shovel, shovelling, snow removal, snow storm, Tips, Toronto

Design with Fido in Mind

February 7, 2013 by Charles Francis Leave a Comment

Most Canadians would probably agree: a house is not a home without a pet. Over two thirds of Canadian households own at least one cat or dog and many own both – that’s a lot of furry friends. The problem, however, is that a pet can take a toll on your living space and put a damper on your design plans.

Filed Under: Home Design Tagged With: built in, carpet, cats, cleaning, design plans, dog bowls, Dogs, flooring, fur, furniture, home design, Home maintenance, home ownership, interior design, protecting

Responsible Home Ownership: Tips for eliminating carbon monoxide sources

February 6, 2013 by Charles Francis Leave a Comment

Carbon monoxide in your home is certainly dangerous and quite possibly deadly. Wondering what you can do to protect your family from it? Here are some tips for eliminating sources of carbon monoxide and reducing your risks of CO poisoning.