It’s April, and we all know about the showers that bring along those lovely May flowers. There is something else, something much more sinister, that these lovely showers bring along, and that is the rather unfortunate possibility of household damage due to water flooding, leaks and backups.
Picking a New Neighbourhood: Ranking of Toronto Secondary Schools
April 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It makes sense that many parents or parent’s to-be, when deciding on their next home, will take into consideration the quality of area schools. This report card is an excellent starting point as it ranks 718 secondary schools across Ontario, including many in Toronto.
A Quick Guide To Getting Your Home ‘Open House’ Ready
March 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Open houses will draw a variety of people to your property; including potential buyers, neighbours, and real estate agents. Whether planned for a few specific days or for individual appointments requested by agents, open houses are the key to selling so it is integral that you keep your house ready.
Choosing A Moving Company
March 28, 2012 by 2 Comments
Moving is stressful at the best of times, and the process of trying to choose the right mover may be part of the reason. We’ve all heard the stories; items lost, stolen or broken; movers holding property ransom; charges far exceeding original quotes; or even stories that have the completion of the move days if not weeks late.
Controlling The Cost Of Your Home Insurance
March 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
So what can you do to control the cost of your personal home insurance? Here are 7 tips from the Insurance Bureau of Canada.
Gardening: 10 ways to make your yard healthier for you and the environment
March 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
With spring in the air, and record high temperatures being recorded across the GTA and throughout Ontario it seems that gardening has popped into mind, for many, much earlier this year. If you find yourself in the position of needing or wanting to make some changes to your landscaping ,…
Moving With Children: 12 Tips
March 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Moving is stressful for most adults, so why should it be any different for children? In fact for a lot of kids moving is a very scary prospect. Think about it. It means leaving behind important things like their bedroom and home, potentially their school, teams and clubs, and importantly…
GTA Mid-Month March 2012 Resale Housing Market Figures
March 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Yesterday the Toronto Real Estate Board released the mid-month resale housing report for March 2012. The reports shows that prices are up across the GTA, coming in at roughly 9% higher compared to the same period in 2011, and that the number of new listings is down by 2% year-over-year….
Just Sold! 215 Wynford Drive # 503 (2 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms)
March 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Congratulations to my clients on the sale of their condo! This rarely offered south facing suite, overlooks the ravine at Wynford through huge floor to ceiling windows. The unit was completed with lovely hardwood floors in the hallways, living and dining rooms, both bedrooms, and solarium. With approximately 1400 square…
Choosing The Best Neighbourhood For You: 10 Tips
March 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Shopping for a new home should be fun, not tedious and overwhelming. Most people have a wish list for what features their new home will have and having a realistic handle on that certainly goes a long way to making the process smoother and the results that much better. Having…