Do you find yourself curious about your home’s worth in today’s market? Whether you’re planning to sell, refinance, or are just plain curious, understanding your home’s value is key to making smart financial decisions. Think about it, if you own a stock, you probably know how to quickly go online and look up its current […]

Exploring Wexford-Maryvale: A Hidden Gem in Toronto’s Scarborough Nestled in the northeastern corner of Toronto you will find the quiet, family friendly neighbourhood of Wexford-Maryvale. One of Toronto’s hidden gems offering a unique blend of city charm and natural beauty! Originally, the area was settled as farmland. As a residential neighbourhood, Wexford-Maryvale’s history is deeply […]

Avoiding a dispute with your neighbour is just a sensible thing to do. You could live in your dream home in the perfect neighbourhood, but get into a fight with your neighbour and that dream can quickly turn into a nightmare. The best thing you can do is to avoid conflict with them and settle […]

In the current environment with interest rates falling homeowners should remember to examine the lender’s prepayment formula before agreeing to any mortgage contract. We all wish life was fully predictable but when a life changing event occurs, you’ll be glad you planned ahead. Why you may ask? If you need to break your mortgage early […]

When you show your home to prospective buyers, there is probably a long list of things you’re hoping they’ll notice. For example, you’ll want them to see the beautiful chandelier in the foyer or the spacious backyard and large deck, or the kitchen with the island big enough for a whole family to sit down […]

Do you have Title Insurance on your property? You should! Title fraud is a serious issue that occurs when someone steals a homeowner’s identity using fake ID or forged documents. This allows the fraudster to take away the homeowner’s legal claim to the property and enables them to sell it or refinance it without the […]

It’s that time of year again to start getting yards and gardens cleaned up for the growing season ahead. If you have any trees in your yard now is the time to start thinking about general tree care and having them pruned! Typically, most trees benefit from pruning between the time the leaves drop in […]

It is no secret that picking a great location when shopping for a new home is an incredibly important piece of the puzzle. Imagine moving into your dream home only to find out that you are now in a location that makes absolutely no sense for you? That dream home could quickly turn into a […]

With spring officially here and the weather starting to slowly get warmer, I thought it would be a good time to post a Springtime Home Maintenance Checklist. Keeping your home in tip-top shape will help to decrease the likelihood that you’ll have to shell out huge chunks of money all at once on emergency repairs! […]

Basement flooding can happen anytime in Ontario. Snowmelt, spring rainfall, summer thunderstorms and ice jams can all cause flooding. Here in Toronto, flooding happens anytime of the year but the springtime can be problematic. This is because we have snowmelt, semi-frozen ground and spring showers all at the same time. With this in mind, I […]