I am not a fan of painting and for those of you out there that fit into that category, give me a call and I’ll give you the contact information of the painter that has proven to be a wonderful resource to me in the past. For the rest of…
Factors That Influence Your Credit Score
January 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
With banks and financial institutions continuing to tighten lending requirements it is becoming extremely important to maintain a high credit score. Your credit score is a summary about your financial health and is used by lenders to determine whether you are a credit risk or not. So have you ever…
Royal LePage House Price Survey and Market Survey Forecast
January 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This morning saw the release of Royal LePage’s House Price Survey for Q4 2011 and the Canadian Housing Trends 2012 Market Survey Forecast. Royal LePage is predicting a few things including that a national real estate price correction will most likely not happen until 2013 at the earliest and that…
Preparing Your Home For An Open House: The Checklist
January 10, 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….
Tips On Surviving A Kitchen Renovation
January 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Kitchen renovations are at the top of a lot of homeowner’s wish lists. Or rather are at the top of the list until the process actually begins! Surviving a kitchen renovation can be tricky; demanding a level of patience rarely required in your day to day life. My wife and…
GTA REALTORS® Release Monthly ResaleMarket Figures
January 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Today TREB released the December Monthly Resale Market Figures for 2011. The numbers again are positive, check out the report below. TORONTO, January 5, 2012 — Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 4,718 transactions through the TorontoMLS® system in December 2011. The December result capped off the second-best year on record under…
Time To Clean Up: Post Holiday Cleaning Tips
January 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By the end of the holiday season you can rest assured that you are not alone in the feeling of dread associated with the thoughts of putting your home back in order after a few whirlwind weeks of entertaining and festivities. I am certainly among the many that suffer from…