Congratulations to my clients on the purchase of their new home. This fantastic end unit townhouse is located in charming Mt. Albert and is surrounded by a lovely park and walking trails. With 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (including an en-suite in the Master Bedroom), fantastic kitchen complete with a breakfast…
Market Report: November Mid-Month Resale Housing Market Figures
November 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The resale market figures, from the Toronto Real Estate Board, for the first two weeks of the month are in. The GTA saw a 13% increase in the number of transactions completed, a 16% increase in new listings, and a 10% increase in average selling price during this period compared…
CREA: Canadian home sales edge higher in October
November 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The Canadian Real Estate Association released their numbers for the October 2011 national resale market. The numbers again show and increase in the resell market with sales hitting the highest level since January 2011. They also report that the market has a slightly tigher balance of supply and demand. Check…
Just Sold! 21 Dale Ave 1 Bedroom Suite
November 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Congratulations to my clients on the purchase of their new suite! This large one bedroom suite located near Bloor and Castle Frank in Rosedale is beautifully set overlooking the Rosedale Ravine. The suite boasts a gorgeous chef’s kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances and granite counter-tops. The unit is bright…
Tips: Selling Your House In The Winter
November 14, 2011 by 1 Comment
Many people believe that selling your house in the winter isn’t a good idea. Certainly it is true that a flurry of action does happen in the spring but it’s not to say that selling in the winter is a bad idea. Consider that the reasons people move in the…
Just Sold! 80 Yorkville #404 – 1 Bedroom Luxury Suite
November 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Congratulations to my client on the sale of his luxury suite. Located in the heart of Yorkville at 80 Yorkville Avenue in the 100 Yorkville at Bellair Condominiums, an exclusive building created by the architecture of Hariri Pontarini and the interior design of Brian Gluckstein. The suite itself is over…
Staging Your Bathroom: Top Ten Tips
November 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The bathroom isn’t far off the kitchen in importance when getting your home ready for selling. Dirty, grimy bathrooms are an instant turnoff for most buyers; and really who can blame them? If you are truly serious about selling your home then this is a room that you must get…
TREB: October 2011 Resale Market Figures Show More Increases
November 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The resale market figures for October 2011 have been released. According to TREB the number of sales increased 17.5% over the same period last year and prices were up 8% over last year. According to TREB President Richard Silver, “Home buyers who found it difficult to make a deal in…
Getting Ready To Sell Your House: Checklist
November 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I’m often asked by clients what they should do to get their house ready for the market to ensure that they get the best value for their property. I came across a basic checklist by the Canadian Housing and Mortgage Corporation that is very thorough and is a great way…
Staging Your Kitchen: Top ten tips
October 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Staging your home for selling is a balance between costs and results. When deciding where to spend your time and money you should most definitely put the kitchen on the list. Arguably kitchen design, improvement and cleanliness contribute more to the resale value of your home more than the rest…