With the beginning of spring-like weather many of us (in my household when I say ‘us’ I really mean my wife!) start to get antsy to begin in on another season of gardening. For those of you that are considering selling your home this spring, it is also a fantastic…
Getting Ready To Sell: Bathroom Staging Tips
March 12, 2012 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 doesn’t it make sense? If you are truly serious about selling your home, this is a room that you must get ready…
Indoor Air Quality: 12 tips to improve the air quality in your home
March 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
As Canadians, we spend a lot of our time indoors; at home, at work and in recreational environments. Most, however, are unaware of the effects poor indoor air quality can have or that indoor air pollution can sometimes be worse than outdoor air pollution. Effects can range from headaches, nausea…
Happy 178th Birthday Toronto! Images of the City
March 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The town of York, founded by Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada John Graves Simcoe on August 27, 1793, with a population of around 10,000 became incorporated as the City Of Toronto on this day in 1834. So, you might ask, why use the name Toronto? Toronto was derived from “le passage…
GTA REALTORS® Release February 2012 Resale Market Figures
March 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released resale numbers for February. Taking into account the extra day this year, sales were up by 10 per cent and new listing up by 6 per cent over February 2011. Check out the news release below. TORONTO, March 5, 2012 — Greater Toronto…
CREA: Updated Resale Housing Market Forecast
March 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Today the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) released an updated forecast for the Canadian resale housing market. The updated forecast projects that activity will remain roughly on par with the 10 year average for annual activity. According to CREA’s chief economist Gregory Klump, “Risks to the Canadian economic outlook remain…
6 Simple Tips For Home Insurance
March 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Insurance may seem complex to you but it doesn’t need to be. Last week I posted information on what insurance companies look at when calculating your policy, and a home insurance assessment checklist. This week I thought I would post just a few simple tips to remember when dealing with…
Toronto Neighbourhood Information: Interactive map from the City of Toronto
February 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Location, location, location! When purchasing a new home this is one of the more obvious factors that comes into consideration with most buyers. Factors such as crime rate, quality/proximity of education, social housing, health care facilities, daycare facilities, public transportation and many more, all come into play. Plus, of course,…
This Weekend in Toronto: February 24-26
February 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Well if you are here are a few of my suggestions and have a great weekend! Bloor Yorkville Icefest: In its seventh year this is an event that will be enjoyable for the entire family! Complete with an Ice Log Cabin paying…