CREA: Canadian Home Sales Edge Higher In January

The Canadian Real Estate Association released statistics today for January 2013. Their report shows a sales increase in the GTA of 5.6 per cent with National sales activity homes sales rising 1.3 per cent between December and January. On a whole the numbers show that the Canadian real estate market is holding firmly in balanced territory.

Homebuying 101: You need good credit, here are some ways to improve a bad credit score

Here is a simple truth: if you want the lowest mortgage rate in Canada you have to have good credit. So what happens when you run your credit score and it turns out that it isn’t as good as you had thought?

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

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?

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Responsible Home Ownership: Tips for eliminating carbon monoxide sources

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.

TREB: January 2013 Resale Housing Figures

The Toronto Real Estate Board released their January 2013 resale housing figures today.

What To Do With Under Those Stairs? A collection of ideas

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.

For Lease! 650 Lawrence Ave #428, One Bedroom Suite With Parking

Check out the pictures below of this fantastic one bedroom suite available for lease located in the sought after Tridel Condominium community at 650 Lawrence Avenue.