This is a fantastic time to re-evaluate your options and for those of you that have mortgages coming up for renewal here are 4 key points that the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada recommends you keep in mind.
TREB Report: March 2012 Resale Housing Market Figures
April 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Today the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) released their monthly Resale Housing Market Figures Report for March 2012. The numbers are again strong with prices up by 10.5% in comparison to March 2011.
Keeping Your Home Dry: 15 tips to protect your home from water damage
April 3, 2012 by 1 Comment
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.
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….
CREA: Canadian home sales edge higher in February
March 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) released a report today stating that the average selling price of Canadian homes crept higher last month, rising to $372, 763 or roughly 2 per cent higher than the same period in 2011. The report also stated that the number of homes sold was…