Mold-proofing your home, room by room

Molds growing inside the home are a concern for many people; they can damage or discolour materials and fabrics, they are an indicator or worse things to come (ie. wood rot and structural damage due to high levels of moisture), they cause a stale and earthy odour, and they can even disintegrate paper and cardboard.

Moving Made Easy: 10 Quick Tips

In my opinion it is quite possible that moving may be the most stressful part of purchasing a new home. Between packing things up, deciding what to keep and what to throw away, and trying to live a normal life at the same time, moving can be an extremely un-enjoyable event.

Making An Informed Move: School Information Finder from the Ontario Ministry of Education

Buyers’ who have school-aged children, often put top quality schools on their ‘must have list’ for picking a new neighbourhood and understandably so! If you’re looking for a great resource for finding more information out about local area schools, you should check out the Ontario Ministry of Education’s website.

Condo Renovations: The Checklist

With over 58,000 high-rise units built in Toronto between 1984-1994 (according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.) many condo owners are at a point where they are considering renovating their suites and more buyers are considering purchasing a unit with the intention of renovating.

Closing Costs: Toronto & Ontario Land Transfer Taxes

Confused about Land Transfer Taxes? Don’t feel bad, a lot of people are! In Toronto things can be even more confusing because when buying real estate here the purchaser must take into account two separate taxes…

GTA REALTORS® Report April 2012 Mid-Month Resale Housing Market Figures

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 4,557 transactions through the TorontoMLS system during the first two weeks of April 2012. This result represented an increase of almost seven per cent in comparison to the same period in April 2011. The number of new listings grew over the same period, but by a lesser annual rate than sales, which means market conditions tightened compared to last year.

Just Listed! 215 Wynford Drive #1504 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom + Den

This beautifully renovated south facing suite is unlike any others at the Palisades! With a unique open concept kitchen…

Security Tips For Your Home

Home security is a concern for many Canadians, and justifiably so, according to the CMHC recent statistics show that burglary accounts for 22 per cent of all property crime.

CREA March 2012 Monthly Statistics: National Home Sales Up In March

The Canadian Real Estate Association released their monthly report for March 2012 today.

Renovations: 5 projects that add value to your home

The weather had turned nice again, the winter is behind us (although if you’re reading this in Calgary today you may disagree with me about that!), and the season that marks the beginning of home improvements and renovations for many, has begun!