Today TREB released the December Monthly Resale Market Figures for 2011. The numbers again are positive, check out the report below. TORONTO, January 5, 2012 — Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 4,718 transactions through the TorontoMLS® system in December 2011. The December result capped off the second-best year on record under…
Time To Clean Up: Post Holiday Cleaning Tips
January 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By the end of the holiday season you can rest assured that you are not alone in the feeling of dread associated with the thoughts of putting your home back in order after a few whirlwind weeks of entertaining and festivities. I am certainly among the many that suffer from…
GTA REALTORS® Report Mid-Month Resale Housing Market Figures
December 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The numbers are in for the first two weeks of December. According to the MLS system, the GTA has seen a 4.3% increase in the number of sales on a year to date basis compared to 2010, and a 11% increase for the first two weeks compared to last year….
Canadian Resale Home Sales Edge Higher in November
December 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The Canadian Real Estate Association released their Resale Housing Activity numbers for the month of November today. The numbers are up again with Gregory Klump, CREA’s Chief Economist noting, “current trends for resale housing and new home construction suggest that tightened mortgage regulations are working as intended and fostering economic…
It’s Snowing Outside! Tips for the inexperienced shoveler
November 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
In honour (and trepidation!) of the first flakes of snow that I’ve seen this season, I decided that it might be time for some simple shoveling tips. Check them out. Tips for the inexperienced shoveler: Stretch before you start! Always bend at the knees when shoveling. This will save you…
Neighbourhood Spotlight: Christmas Time in the Distillery District
November 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Looking for a way to get yourself into the Christmas spirit? Then head down to the Distillery District between December 2nd and 18th and take in the sight and sounds of their charm of the Christmas Market. Inspired by the Christmas Markets of the Old World (originating in Germany in…