Archives for 2013

Renovation Corner: Consider these renovation tips BEFORE you start your next project!

Thinking about renovating your home this spring? Not sure where to start?  Is this the first time you’ve decided to undertake a home improvement project? Was the last home renovation project such a horrible experience that you need some pointers on how to make this one less stressful? (Don’t worry you wouldn’t be the only […]

Window Shopping: Tips to consider when deciding whether to fix or replace

Thinking about doing some window shopping for your home this year?  If you’re doing renovations on your home and you’re looking for something that will have a decent return on investment, window shopping is a great idea!  New windows look great, boost the value of your home and increase energy efficiency.   On top of […]

TREB: March 2013 Resale Housing Figures Report

The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released their Monthly Resale Housing Figures report today for March 2013.  Overall the report shows that transactions are down and prices up for the entire GTA.  Moral of the story; with spring officially here, and the start of  what is normally a busy real estate season, if you’re thinking […]

Picking A Mortgage That Is Best For You

When it comes to picking a mortgage, comparison shopping & asking lots of questions will increase your chances of getting the mortgage that best suits you.

Gardening Season: Design a Water-Efficient Yard

Gardening season is here! You can create a beautiful garden, lower your water bill & relieve the burden on municipal water supplies by following a few tips.

Just Listed For Sale! 54 Twelfth St – New Toronto Detached Home

Just listed, for sale! Check out the pictures below of this fantastic 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom bungalow (with parking!) in New Toronto.

Green Living: Water & energy saving tips for your condo

This is a list of energy saving tips for condo owners, to help you save money, add resale value and to make your living space more environmentally friendly.

Healthy, Energy Efficient Living: Tips for making your kitchen a healthier place for your family and the environment

Making your home a healthy energy-efficient place for you, your family and the environment can be easily achieved.  The kitchen is a great place to start if you are thinking about making some changes around the home.  Why is this?  It’s simple – the kitchen is the centre of activity in many Canadian homes therefore […]

How To Protect Your Home From Flooding & Water Damage

With spring officially here I thought it would be a great time to post a blog with some tips for keeping the inside of  your home dry.  Spring is, after all, meant to be the season when the remnants of snow melt away and the beginning of that rainy time of year begins.  So with that […]

Open House Safety Tips

Open houses are a necessary part of putting your home on the market and one of the tools that will help to sell you property.  What buyer wouldn’t want to inspect their potential new home and what could be the largest investment they have?  Unfortunately, whether it is a public open house or a private […]