I’m asked frequently by sellers what they should do to get their home ready for the market and as part of my service I have a professional stager that I work with. Here are the top 10 things that we tell my clients. 1. Box up those personal items. You…
Home Insurance: The Assessment Checklist
February 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Yesterday I wrote about major factors that insurance companies look for when insuring your property. To make sure you have the proper coverage on your home your insurance professional will need to make sure that they have some additional information. The checklist below, provided by the Insurance Bureau of Canada,…
What Insurance Companies Look For When Insuring Your Home
February 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Before an insurance company can arrive at an appropriate premium for your property, it must first assess the likelihood that you will submit a claim. For the most part, the lower the risk (for example a well-maintained home with updated wiring and plumbing) the lower the insurance premium. Policies do…
Family Day Weekend: Events for the family
February 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Looking for something to do this long weekend? If you’re in the city there are lots of great events and special offers out there for you to take advantage of. The CN Tower is offering 25% off admission from the 18th to the 20th; the AGO which is normally closed…
GTA REALTORS® Report February 2012 Mid-Month Resale Housing Market Figures
February 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Toronto Real Estate Board released their numbers for the first two weeks of February today. MLS transactions were up over 9% and new listings were up by 13% compared to the same time period in 2011. Check out the report below. TORONTO, February 16, 2012 – Greater Toronto REALTORS®…
CMHC: Canadian Housing Market to Remain Steady in 2012 & 2013
February 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Today saw the release of the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Housing Market Outlook (First Quarter 2012). Overall the CMHC is predicting that Canada with see two steady years in the housing market. The report points to low mortgage rates, increased migration, and lower unemployment rates in both 2012 and…
Shopping For A New Home? Start with this basic property wish list
February 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
When starting to shop for your new home it’s always helpful to start with a basic list of things that you would love to have. As you go through the shopping experience expect that this list will undoubtedly change; you’ll exchange some of your old wish list items with new…
CMHC: January 2012 Housing Starts
February 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Yesterday saw the release of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s January 2012 Housing Starts report. According to the data, housing construction in Toronto has carried its strength from 2011 into 2012, with the seasonally adjusted annual rate of total housing starts increasing to 46,700 units in January. The overall numbers…
MLS Introduces Home Price Index: January 2012 Report
February 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Toronto Real Estate Board and CREA (along with 4 other major Canadian real estate boards) released a new report yesterday called the Home Price Index. It’s kind of like the real estate world’s version of the Consumer Price Index (CPI). It is meant to provide information in a clearer…