Shopping for a new home should be an enjoyable experience, however, in reality for many it can often become a frustrating and challenging burden. That’s why I recommend putting together a property wish list before starting the process.
GTA REALTORS® Report May 2012 Mid-Month Resale Housing Market Figures
May 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released their mid-month resale housing market report for May 2012 today.
CREA: Canadian home sales edge higher in April
May 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) released their report for April 2012 today. Activity for April 2012 was up or steady in half of all local markets with Toronto and Calgary posting the biggest monthly increases.
Termites: A reality in the GTA
May 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A lot of people don’t realize that termites are an issue in this city of ours. These wood starved insects first made their appearance in the 1930s as a result of US cargo ships being unloaded in and around Cherry Street harbour (or so the story goes) and since then they have spread their colonies.
CMHC: April 2012 Housing Starts Up
May 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released the April 2012 Housing Starts report this week. The numbers show that housing starts are up from March at 244,900 units,
Mortgage Corner: Make the most of comparison shopping by asking these questions
May 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Once you’ve made the decision to get a mortgage, it’s a great idea to look around and see what different mortgage providers are offering. Generally speaking, you increase your chances of getting the mortgage that best suits your needs if you do some comparison shopping.
TREB: April 2012 Resale Market Figures
May 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released their April 2012 Resale Market Figures today and the numbers are strong again.
Mold-proofing your home, room by room
May 2, 2012 by 1 Comment
Molds growing inside the home are a concern for many people; they can damage or discolour materials and fabrics, they are an indicator or worse things to come (ie. wood rot and structural damage due to high levels of moisture), they cause a stale and earthy odour, and they can even disintegrate paper and cardboard.